Position Description:
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin are seeking a Surgical Director, Heart Transplant within the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Department of Surgery. The ideal candidate would perform all aspects of cardiac or thoracic surgery and have the leadership qualities and passion to lead our expanding Heart Transplant Program. The Division is seeking a UNOS-certified candidate who demonstrates excellent clinical skills and a collaborative leadership style. Academic rank would be commensurate with previous experience. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a growing academic heart transplant program with one of the most experienced Cardiothoracic transplant teams in the Midwest.
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Join our clinically outstanding practice consisting of 13 cardiothoracic surgeons, 20 advanced practice providers (APPs), and 14 perfusionists that provide world class care for patients from all over Wisconsin and beyond.
- Our Transplant Center is a joint program of Children’s Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital with vital support by Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin for tissue typing and research initiatives. Representing the most comprehensive pediatric and adult transplant care in Wisconsin, the program is recognized for nationally ranked outcomes, internationally known transplant specialists and end-stage disease management: a critical resource for Wisconsin and beyond.
- Patients receive highly individualized care from our multidisciplinary heart transplant team, which includes cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, pathologists, pharmacists, transplant coordinators, nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, cardiac rehabilitation specialists, registered dietitians, social workers, financial counselors and psychologists.
- On the cutting edge of Heart Transplantation: As an academic medical center involved in ground-breaking research, we offer deep clinical expertise and have specialists skilled at managing even the most complex cases. Our ventricular assist device (VAD) program is recognized by The Joint Commission as an Adult VAD Destination Therapy Program and was awarded the Gold Seal of Approval by The Joint Commission for its Adult VAD Destination Therapy Program. Ours was the first program in Wisconsin to use CARDIOHELP to facilitate patient transport to our hospital for a heart transplant.
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Surgery
- The Department of Surgery is comprised of 11 divisions, including 9 clinical divisions, a Division of Education, and a Division of Research, including >100 clinical faculty. Under the leadership of the Chair of Surgery, Douglas B. Evans, MD, the department is committed to clinical excellence, innovative surgical research, academic achievement/professional development, and surgical education. The Department has a large clinical presence on the campus of the academic medical center and the Zablocki VA Medical Center, along with a significant number of regional affiliations and practice locations outside of the metro Milwaukee area.
- There are approximately 110 full time and P/T faculty and 60 trainees including a residency and six fellowship programs. The Department has an annual budget of $103M with annual research funding of approximately $8 million.
- Our storied tradition of excellence in resident and student education remains a top priority of all faculty. Our innovative surgical residency program provides residents with the skills needed to care for the patients of today and tomorrow – the principles learned at MCW will provide the foundation for life-long learning combined with a culture of caring – for patients and each other.
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
- MCW is the 3rd largest private medical school in the nation with nearly 1,700 physician faculty, 750+ APP’s, and approximately 3,500 employees.
- Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, our main teaching hospital, is the largest hospital in the state of Wisconsin. It is the only Level-1 Trauma Center in the Greater Milwaukee Area and was recognized this year as the best hospital in the Greater Milwaukee Area by News & World Report.
- MCW is in the top 5% in the United States for number of residents/fellows trained
- MCW is a nationally recognized research institution with more than $300M invested; MCW ranks in the top third of medical schools in NIH research support.
- All support services and strong, collaborative teams have been built in both the heart and lung transplant programs.
This is a great opportunity to join a robust, growing, and state of the art academic program that includes one of the most experienced cardiothoracic transplant teams in the Midwest. Our program benefits include:
- Research opportunities as part of the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in our ACGME-accredited programs
- Competitive salary and benefits, moving expense allotment
For more information and a detailed prospectus on this excellent opportunity, please send your CV and any accompanying letter of interest you may wish to provide to:
Gene Young
Manager, Faculty Physician & APC Recruitment
Email: geyoung@mcw.edu
Phone: 630-835-9308
Position Requirements:
The ideal candidate will be:
- UNOS certified in Heart Transplantation or Heart and Lung Transplantation
- Board Certified / Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Eligible for unrestricted licensure in the State of Wisconsin
- Possess a valid DEA number
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 a diverse 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.
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