Physician - Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor

The BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UWSMPH) is seeking a Med Flight Physician to join a collaborative group of physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and specialists in addition to experienced pilots and dispatchers. Our Med Flight program is one of the premier retrieval and critical care transport programs in the world, having physicians transport patients on every mission. The Med Flight Physician will transport patients by air or ground.

Join our team today and be inspired to elevate your abilities. We perform both scene and interfacility patient transports. For patients with traumatic injuries, we carry more blood products than most transport programs in the world (8 units) and an advanced procedures kit. We also perform specialty transports and care for patients supported by ECMO, intra-aortic balloon pumps, ventricular assist devices, inhaled pulmonary vasodilators, etc.

• This position is part-time

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

• 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 every four years.

• Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Clinical Responsibilities: Faculty provide advanced retrieval and critical care transport for patients of all ages-neonatal, pediatric, and adult-throughout Wisconsin and the surrounding region. Our Med Flight program operates from bases in Janesville, Mineral Point, and Portage, delivering prehospital and interfacility care to the most critically ill and injured patients. Physicians work alongside highly trained flight nurses as part of an integrated team supported by expert pilots, mechanics, dispatchers, and hospital-based critical care teams. Faculty serve 12- to 24-hour clinical shifts and provide the highest standard of care using advanced therapies and equipment, including mechanical ventilation, ECMO transport, and specialized trauma and medical care across diverse environments.

Education Responsibilities: Faculty contribute to the DEM's education mission by teaching medical students, residents, and fellows through supervised clinical care, didactic sessions, small group discussions, and simulation activities. Faculty may also participate in UWSMPH courses and training tracks, sharing expertise in prehospital and transport medicine to enhance learner experience. 5-10% FTE will be dedicated to the department's education mission, with the exact percentage determined at the chair's discretion.

Service Responsibilities: Faculty participate in service activities that support the DEM and UW Health, including attending required meetings and trainings and completing necessary administrative responsibilities.

• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

School of Medicine and Public Health, BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine

At the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine, our focus is advancing the health of our community through unparalleled investments in exemplary education and training, rigorous discovery and collaboration, and compassionate patient care. Each year, our faculty and staff care for more than 100,000 patients across our emergency departments, serving as a trusted resource for communities throughout Wisconsin and beyond. Our commitment to remarkable healthcare drives us forward, always focused on turning adversity into opportunity and redefining the limits of our specialty.

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Negotiable

• Unrestricted Wisconsin Medical Licensure required by the start date.

• Board eligibility or board certification through the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) by the start date.

• Completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency training program by the start date.

• Physicians must be able to meet all flight occupational requirements through pre-employment and annual physical agility assessment, vision, hearing, and weight check assessment before first solo shift.

• Fellowship training in Retrieval and Critical Care Transport, Critical Care Medicine, or EMS Medicine

• Prior Prehospital and Critical Care Transport clinical experience

• For an appointment at Clinical Associate Professor rank on CT Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate on the CT Track

MD or DO, or equivalent required.

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

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Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is November 21, 2025; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

Anne Redfearn, aredfearn@wisc.edu, 608-262-1247

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