Acute Care And Elective General Surgeon

Job Summary
The Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking an exceptional general surgeon to join the faculty of a dynamic and growing Division of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery. Our Division provides emergency general surgery, trauma and burn services at UW Health, and elective general surgery services to the Madison area UW affiliated hospitals.
The Department of Surgery consists of more than 160 faculty across eleven specialty divisions, performing more than 25,000 operations annually. The Department also trains more than 70 residents and fellows and is consistently ranked amongst the top surgery programs with extramural research funding.
The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.
Responsibilities
The Acute Care & Elective General Surgeon will be based primarily at Unity Point Meriter hospital. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to join a well-established group of general surgeons and expand the practice. Additional responsibility is to cover the Emergency General Surgery service at Meriter Hospital and East Madison Hospital on an average of 1 in 4-week basis.
The primary site of this position will be at Unity Point Meriter Hospital. UP-Meriter hospital runs 11 operating rooms daily including specialty services in Vascular, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, GYN, plastic surgery and other subspecialties. As a UW affiliate, the emergency general surgery service at UP-Meriter is supported by 4-6 house staff (1-2PG1, 1PGY2, 1 PGY 4, 1 PG5, and occasionally a PGY 3). Four Advance practice Providers provide support as surgical assistants, on rounds and in clinic. The Meriter EGS and East Madison Hospital EGS services cares for all unplanned surgical admissions and provides inpatient consultations as needed.
The successful candidate will demonstrate qualifications and commitment delivering high-quality patient care. In addition, competitive candidates will be motivated for clinical teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.
Institutional Statement On Diversity
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Required
Education:
Terminal Degree
MD, DO, or equivalent
Qualifications
Candidate is required to have or be eligible for a Wisconsin and Illinois medical license. Board certification or Board Eligible in Surgery through the American Board of Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery or equivalent is required. Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges.
Candidates must possess clinical and academic credentials sufficient for appointment at the Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Assistant Professor rank that have been previously established by UW School of Medicine and Public Health Guidelines.
Fellowship training in burn, trauma, emergency general surgery, or surgical critical care is not required.
Work Type
Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%
Appointment Type, Duration
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date
JULY 01, 2023
Salary
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Additional Information
Madison is the capital city of Wisconsin. It is situated on several scenic lakes and is frequently cited as one of the best cities in which to live. It offers an excellent environment for families and a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. A competitive salary and fringe benefit package is provided.
The city of Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison acknowledge that they occupy ancestral Ho-Chunk land. The School of Medicine and Public Health recognizes the health inequities faced by Native communities and pledges to learn more and take action across all of its missions.
This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial Caregiver Check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every four years.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a
waiver and apply for our position, neither UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver
fees.
Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
How To Apply
To apply, select "Apply Now" to upload a CV and a Cover Letter that details the following:

• Your interest in this position and your experience in acute care and elective general surgery.
• Your vision for addressing disparities in surgical access for those in rural areas.

The Department of Surgery is committed to cultivating and supporting a diverse, inclusive, equitable and anti-racist culture and environment. Please consider providing comments in your cover letter to discuss support and engagement in these areas.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is May 16, 2023, however positions will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Contact
Kj Ellis
[email protected]
608-264-3004
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title
Clinical Associate Professor(IC010) or Clinical Assistant Professor(IC011)
Department(s)
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/SURGERY/TRAUMA
Employment Class
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number
277602-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
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