Spine/Critical Care Neurosurgeon (Tenure)

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurological Surgery is a department of over 20 faculty and 13 advanced practice providers located at 2 main sites: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics and 20 S. Park/Meriter Hospital. This is a diverse group of neurosurgeons who provide primary, secondary, and tertiary inpatient and outpatient care for Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

The successful candidate will join a world-class institution that encourages, values and supports interdisciplinary basic, clinic and population health research, and attracts scholars and students from around the world. This position would be part of Neuro ICU team which includes physicians from neurosurgery, neurology and emergency medicine.

Madison is the state's capitol city and is well known for offering a small town feel in a medium sized city. Madison has been and continues to be consistently listed as a "best" city to live and work in. It is a vibrant, diverse community with excellent schools, wonderful cultural and recreational opportunities and a low cost of living. It is a great place to raise a family and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools and outdoor recreation.

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.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate would be a member of the Neuro ICU team at University of Wisconsin Hospital. Clinical responsibilities include serving as the 24/7 onsite attending physician in the Neuro ICU during the assigned weeks. Attending duties are shared among the Neuro ICU physicians and will depend upon the number of faculty but is expected to be 1:5. Other clinical activities will include surgery, outpatient clinics and attending service on neurosurgery inpatient and consult services at University of Wisconsin Hospitals, the VA Hospital, community hospitals and clinics.

Academic responsibilities include teaching and mentoring medical students, residents and fellows as well as teaching continuing education programs for physicians and the public.

The successful candidate will also participate in professional, public, and university service appropriate to the rank and in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of the School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

For appointment on the Tenure Track: Duties will be approximately 60% clinical, 30% research, and 10% teaching, depending on the successful candidate.

Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
MD, DO or MD/PhD required.

Qualifications:

-Clinical and research interest in neuro-critical care required.
-Clinical and research interest in spine neurosurgery preferred.
-Board eligible or board certified by time of appointment.

-Credentialed with UW Health managed care plans, credentialing and staff privileges at UW Hospital, UnityPoint Health Meriter Hospital, and William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital must be completed by start date.