Plastic Surgeon, Microsurgery

The Department of Surgery at The University of Wisconsin is recruiting an exceptional Reconstructive Microsurgeon to join our Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience. The Division of Plastic Surgery has a busy microsurgery practice focusing on breast reconstruction, lower extremity reconstruction and general reconstruction. The successful candidate would be a key member of the team and will contribute to the three academic missions of our division: Clinical Care, Education and Research. Experience in microvascular breast reconstruction and/or lymphatic surgery is highly encouraged. The successful candidate will also be involved in research as well as resident and medical student education. This position includes potential leadership opportunities in breast reconstruction and microsurgery.

The UW 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, currently 7th in the nation according to Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The department provides a robust infrastructure of services including academic resources such as The Wisconsin Surgical Outcomes Research Program (WiSOR), which provides support, resources, and a collaborative environment to facilitate surgical health services research at the University of Wisconsin. The Department's Office of Clinical Research provides 24/7, 365 day a year clinical trial coordinator support for Clinical Trials as well regulatory support for research, and the grants management team provides comprehensive pre-award to post- award support. The Surgical Collaborative of Wisconsin also provides access to a network of surgeons throughout the state and this platform provides opportunities for collaborative quality improvement that improves the care of surgical patients throughout the state and region.

The UW SMPH Division of Plastic Surgery includes 13 full time faculty members, 18 integrated plastic surgery residents, 2 research fellows, 7 advanced practice providers, and an administrative staff of eight. The full breadth of plastic surgery clinical care is performed for adults and children including general reconstruction, breast surgery, microsurgery, pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgery, gender affirmation surgery, hand and upper extremity surgery, aesthetic surgery, migraine surgery, and lower limb preservation surgery. The Division also participates in multiple robust collaborative inter-disciplinary programs including gender affirming treatment and services, oncologic reconstruction, hand and upper extremity surgery and pediatric craniofacial and vascular anomaly programs, among others. The majority of clinical care occurs at University Hospital, American Family Children's Hospital, and the Veterans Hospital, all of which are physically attached facilities. Additional clinical care is provided at the East Madison Hospital, Meriter Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital, and Madison Surgery Center. Over the last three decades, the Division has developed and led a very successful and sustainable global surgery program with ongoing philanthropic support.

A competitive salary and benefit package is provided, including generous academic support. UW- Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.

This position will encompass the full scope of an academic adult plastic and reconstructive surgery/microsurgery. You will join a burgeoning division and be supported by an outstanding group of both junior and senior faculty.

Elective and emergency surgical practice will be based primarily at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics with a focus on adult microsurgery and general reconstructive surgery. This position will support the Division of Plastic Surgery in its effort to maintain and grow an existing busy microsurgical practice including breast reconstruction, lymphatic surgery, lower extremity reconstruction and reconstruction of the abdominal wall and trunk.

Call responsibilities for plastic surgery patients will be shared with divisional colleagues. An interest in global surgery and global health are preferable and an interest in research is essential.

For those appointed to the CHS title track, academic responsibilities will include teaching medical students and plastic surgery residents. Academic duties and responsibilities beyond baseline faculty expectations will depend on individual interests and expertise. The Department of Surgery, the School of Medicine and Public Health, and the University of Wisconsin offer an exceptional environment in which to establish and grow a robust academic career.

Adjustments to percentage of time dedicated to clinical activity, research and/scholarly activities can be made based on the successful applicant's line of scientific inquiry or potential academic leadership responsibilities.

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
Terminal Degree
M.D., D.O., or equivalent

Candidate is required to have or be eligible for Wisconsin and Illinois medical licenses. Board eligibility or board certification in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery through the American Board of Plastic Surgery or equivalent is required. Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges.

Area of Specialization: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency with Fellowship Training in Microvascular Surgery

Candidates must possess clinical and academic credentials sufficient for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank at the CHS Track that have been previously established by UW School of Medicine and Public Health Guidelines.

Required
MD - Physician - State Licensure

Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

OCTOBER 01, 2023

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

The Community:
Located on an isthmus between two lakes, Madison is the capital city of the state of Wisconsin.

Madison is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 260,000 and regional population of over 1 million. The city is within easy driving range of Chicago and Milwaukee. Madison is home to one of the strongest local food scenes in the country. From April to October, the Capitol Square hosts the largest producer-only farmers' market in the country. The city is rich with cultural offerings in the arts.

The city has a dedicated athletics fan base which largely centers around the University of Wisconsin Badgers. Madison is home to Forward Madison FC, the first professional soccer team in the city, as well as the Madison Mallards, a college wood-bat summer baseball league team.
Marquee endurance sports and specialty sporting events include Ironman, Reebok CrossFit Games, Madison Marathon, and many national and international championship competitions.

Madison has been voted the #1 Best Place to Live (Livability, 2021), #1 City for Best Work-Life Balance (SmartAsset, 2020), #2 Best State to Practice Medicine (WalletHub 2020), #1 Best Place in the U.S. for Raising Children (DiversityDataKids.com 2020), #1 City for Most Successful Women Per Capita (Forbes, 2019), #2 Best City for Biking (People for Bikes, 2020), #4 Fittest City in the U.S. (ACSM American Fitness Index, 2020), #4 Greenest City in the US (Zippia, 2020), #1 Best Place to Retire (Money, 2020), #7 Best City for STEM Professionals (CEO World, 2020), and #1 Best College Football Town in America (Sports Illustrated, 2019).

Madison's technology economy is growing rapidly, and the region is home to the headquarters of Epic Systems, Exact Sciences, American Girl (Mattel), Sub-Zero, and Lands' End, as well as many biotech, healthcare IT, and health systems startups.

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 the 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.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button.
You will be asked to upload a current CV and a Cover Letter detailing each of the following:
1) Your interest in the position of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Microsurgery at UW SMPH
2) Your experience in Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery, including any research program interests

The deadline for assuring full consideration is July 8, 2023, however the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Kj Ellis
kj.ellis@wisc.edu
608-264-3004
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Professor (CHS)(IC014) or Associate Professor (CHS)(IC015) or Assistant Professor (CHS)(IC016)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/SURGERY/DENTL-PLASTC SRGY

Academic Staff-Renewable

280384-AS