CSG2028-184; Assistant/Associate Professor - Supporting Northeast WI Pediatric Cardiology Services

Pediatric Cardiologist Opportunity

The Department of Pediatrics and Children's Specialty Group, Division of Cardiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children's Wisconsin (CW), seeks a board certified/board eligible physician to join our expanding Cardiology team, supporting our Northeast Wisconsin - Fox Valley Region. We are comprised of nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care.

Position Highlights:

• Join a growing pediatric cardiology team in Northeast Wisconsin as the fourth regional cardiologist, helping expand access to nationally recognized cardiovascular care for children and families.
• Enjoy a predominantly ambulatory practice with approximately three to four days per week in Northeast Wisconsin clinics, fostering longitudinal relationships with patients, families, and referring providers.
• Spend one day per week in Milwaukee with clinical responsibilities tailored to your interests, expertise, and career goals.
• Practice within the Herma Heart Institute, one of the nation's leading pediatric and congenital heart programs, while maintaining a strong community presence in Northeast Wisconsin.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that includes pediatric cardiologists, congenital heart surgeons, cardiac intensivists, electrophysiologists, interventionalists, advanced practice providers, and specialized nursing staff.
• Benefit from seamless access to advanced cardiac imaging, fetal cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, and other subspecialty services.
• Play a key role in the continued growth and development of pediatric cardiology services throughout Northeast Wisconsin.
• Participate in teaching, quality improvement, research, and program development activities aligned with your interests and career goals.
• Engage in clinical, educational, and research collaborations through the Forward Pediatric Alliance and the Medical College of Wisconsin.
• Enjoy strong institutional support, professional development opportunities, and the resources of a nationally recognized academic health system.
• Position will support Pediatric Cardiology services in Appleton, Ashwaubenon, Milwaukee
• Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate.

Schedule:

• Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
• Salaried (Exempt)

Department/Division Highlights:

The Pediatric Cardiology Division at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Children's Wisconsin is seeking a pediatric cardiologist to join its growing Northeast Wisconsin team. This position represents an exciting opportunity to become the fourth pediatric cardiologist based in Northeast Wisconsin, supporting a region with increasing demand for high-quality pediatric cardiovascular care and a strong commitment to expanding local access to specialty services.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of three established cardiologists providing comprehensive outpatient cardiology care throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Together, the team works closely with primary care providers, regional hospitals, and community partners to deliver exceptional care while fostering meaningful relationships with patients and families across the region.

This role combines the benefits of a community-based ambulatory practice with the resources and support of a nationally recognized academic heart center. Clinical responsibilities will include approximately three days per week of outpatient pediatric cardiology practice in Northeast Wisconsin, with additional clinical activities in Milwaukee that may be tailored to the candidate's interests, expertise, and career goals.

The candidate will be integrated into the Herma Heart Institute (HHI), one of the nation's premier pediatric and congenital heart programs. The HHI includes 3 congenital heart surgeons, 30 pediatric and adult congenital cardiologists, eight pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists, 11 pediatric intensivists, 22 advanced practice providers, and a multidisciplinary team of more than 300 professionals dedicated to advancing cardiovascular care for children and adults with congenital heart disease.

The Herma Heart Institute provides comprehensive subspecialty expertise across advanced cardiac imaging, fetal cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure and transplantation, cardiac intensive care, and congenital heart surgery. This integrated network allows patients throughout Wisconsin to access world-class cardiovascular care while remaining connected to their local communities whenever possible.

The division maintains a strong commitment to education, quality improvement, and research. Faculty have opportunities to participate in teaching, scholarly activities, and clinical innovation through the Medical College of Wisconsin and Children's Research Institute, with involvement tailored to individual interests and career aspirations.

Through the Forward Pediatric Alliance, a strategic partnership between Children's Wisconsin and UW Health Kids/American Family Children's Hospital, faculty benefit from broad regional collaborations and opportunities to advance patient care, education, and research across Wisconsin.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a motivated pediatric cardiologist to build a thriving regional practice, develop lasting relationships with patients and referring providers, and contribute to the continued growth of pediatric cardiovascular services in Northeast Wisconsin while remaining connected to one of the country's leading congenital heart programs.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD, DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification (or eligibility) in Pediatric Cardiology specialty.
• 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.

Why MCW?

• 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!
• MCW offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Organizational Overview

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.

Community Overview

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 both 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.