Pediatric Endocrinologist - Assistant Professor at Medical… · Appleton

Job Profile:

Faculty - Assistant Professor | Department of Pediatrics | Division of Pediatric Endocrinology

Position Summary:

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Wisconsin (CW), are excited to announce an opening for a BC/BE pediatric endocrinologist to join our esteemed team. This is a unique opportunity to practice in a community setting and be a part of a leading, nationally ranked children’s hospital with a strong academic and clinical mission.

Position Highlights:

• Primary clinical responsibilities at Children’s Wisconsin Appleton Clinic and the Ashwaubenon Clinic (near Green Bay)
• Join the faculty of the Medical College of Wisconsin/ Children’s Wisconsin pediatric endocrinology and diabetes division
• Practice partners in the Northeast Wisconsin region are comprised of an experienced Pediatric Endocrinologist and three Advanced Practitioners, providing a supportive and collegial team environment. Along with the providers, our team includes experienced diabetes educators, endocrine nurses, dieticians, social work, and child-life specialists
• Academic engagement through participation in weekly virtual departmental academic conference, virtual attendance of grand rounds presentation, among other opportunities available
• Access to robust research infrastructure and support for scholarly activity
• Career development resources tailored to individual interests and goals
• Opportunities to pursue subspecialty interests within a flexible and collaborative division
• Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate.

Why MCW?

• MCW offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Protected Academic time.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution.
• Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences.
• As a qualifying non-profit, employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off, and more!

Connected for Kids This position is located in Northeast Wisconsin as part of an innovative collaboration between Children’s Wisconsin, Bellin Health and ThedaCare. These top-quality health care organizations are partnering to improve the health and well-being of children and adolescents in Northeast Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan through a collaboration called Connected for Kids. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with primary and specialty care providers at these organizations to improve patient outcomes. The connection between the organizations helps position our physicians to successfully support the needs of patients and their families.

Explore Northeast Wisconsin The Northeast Wisconsin region features Fortune 500 companies, growing communities, excellent colleges, award-winning health care, performing arts and live music, professional sports (NFL) and abundant recreational opportunities. It includes the Fox Cities, which are 19 communities along the Fox River in East Central Wisconsin, as well as the greater Green Bay area and Door County. This fast-growing area offers a balance of a metropolitan lifestyle with easy access to ample outdoor activities and major cities.

Each community of the Fox Cities brings its own special history and personality, making the area a unique blend of urban style and small-town warmth.

Appleton has been named a best place to raise kids, while Oshkosh has been named a best city for working parents.

Green Bay, which is situated on the banks of the Bay and Fox River, was named the Best Place to Live in the country by US. News & World Report. Historical landmarks and fun sporting events are hallmarks of the greater Green Bay area. It is a top destination for outdoor recreation and is home to the Green Bay Packers professional football team.

Door County is located on a peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan and is often referred to as the “Cape Cod of the Midwest.” It is known for its picturesque coastal towns, specialty shops, fish boils, cherry and apple orchards and scenic beauty.

Department/Division Highlights:

The division includes 11 pediatric endocrinologists and 6 advanced practice providers. In addition, the division includes three Type 1 diabetes basic science research faculty. We serve children of Northeast and Southeast Wisconsin and beyond.

Children's Wisconsin Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Program provides care for children and teens with diabetes and endocrine disorders from general pediatric endocrine conditions to sub-specialized, interdisciplinary clinics for rare/ complex conditions. The Diabetes Program at Children's Wisconsin is one of the largest in the country, serving more than 2000 children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, offering clinical trials, diabetes prevention clinics, and a screening program for siblings of children with type 1 diabetes.

Our Endocrinology and Diabetes program is named among the nation's best in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Children’s Hospital report.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.

• Board certification or eligibility in endocrinology.

• State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin.

• Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist.

Children’s Wisconsin and Children’s Specialty Group

Children’s Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children’s Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Children’s Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education. In Northeast Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023.

Children’s and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin – the Children’s Specialty Group (CSG) - are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Children’s Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In 2021-2022, CW and CSG had six specialties ranked by US News & World Report: cancer; cardiology and heart surgery; gastroenterology and GI surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; orthopedics; and pulmonology. With over 70 specialties and 675 providers, CSG providers had 220,000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites, 67,000 emergency department/trauma center visits, and over 9,000 admissions.

Procedure for Candidacy

To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:

Becky Trujillo, Senior Physician Recruiter at BLTrujillo@mcw.edu

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Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.

Commitment to MCW Values

All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.