University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (CHS/CT)

Madison, WI

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Service and Teaching
    • Teach medical students, residents and fellows.
    • Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
  • Clinical
    • Elective inpatient and outpatient practice will occur at University Hospital.
    • Provide telemedicine consults to inpatients at UnityPoint Meriter Hospital.
    • Call rotation participation includes emergency call for adult acquired cardiac surgery patients and in the shared transplant donor call rotation.
  • Research
    • Support for research and/or programmatic participation/development will also be considered.

Required Qualifications:

  • Candidate is required to have a Wisconsin medical license by the appointment start date.
  • Board certification or board eligibility from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery is required by the appointment start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS 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 or Professor on the CHS Track.
  • For an appointment at Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical 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 or Professor on the CT Track.

Education:

  • MD, DO, or Equivalent is required

About University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Recognized as an international leader in education, research and service, the School of Medicine and Public Health continues to evolve to meet changing health care needs.From creating academic programs targeting health professional shortage areas to becoming the nation's first school to integrate medicine and public health, the University of Wisconsin consistently strives to be on the forefront of health care innovation through service, science, scholarship and social responsibility. See why we're consistently recognized as an international leader in education, research and service.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Negotiable, 12 month Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer

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  • A

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  • A

    Overall

  • A-

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    $1,291

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    $326,600

  • Median Income

    $74,895

Posted February 8, 2026