Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology, Section Chief

Job Summary:

The Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UW SMPH) is recruiting an exceptional board-certified or board-eligible otolaryngologist with fellowship training in pediatric otolaryngology to serve as the section chief of complex pediatric otolaryngology-head & neck surgery. We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence, academic contributions, program building, and mentorship as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience.

This position involves joining a burgeoning section of pediatric otolaryngologists with tremendous opportunities for growth clinically and in all arms of the academic mission.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Activity: We seek a pediatric otolaryngologist with interest, skill, and enthusiasm in
leading the Section of Pediatric Otolaryngology-HNS. The successful applicant will demonstrate skills in leadership, program building, and mentorship.

The applicant should have command of the core knowledge and understanding of medical sciences relevant to these regions and advanced diagnostic and medical and surgical management skills for pediatric patients with complex otolaryngologic disorders.

The applicant is expected to work collaboratively and inclusively within and across related fields including pediatric surgery, pediatric transplant, pediatric pulmonology and with colleagues within the division and department. Clinical out-patient practices are supported by two ambulatory Advance Practice Providers. Occasional otolaryngology on-call coverage and regional outreach clinical commitments are shared amongst all faculty.

Research program: The successfully recruited surgeon on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) Track will also participate in and is expected to develop or continue robust original and high-quality lines of research inquiry. The applicant will conduct research activities that may draw on numerous available collaborators. Deep research infrastructure support, including patient reported outcomes research, includes access to research cores in Clinical Trials Research, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis and Research Programming, and Histology as well as broad support of grant writing and the application process, grant compliance and grant management.

Adjustments to this dedicated percentage of time can be made based on the funding needs and successful applicant's line of scientific inquiry.

Qualifications:

Candidate is required to have or be eligible for a Wisconsin Medical License and must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges within the UW Health network.

Specialization must include eligibility or certification in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) or by the American Osteopathic Boards of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (AOBOOHNS); and have completed a pediatric otolaryngology fellowship training program or equivalent.

Education:

Preferred
Terminal Degree
MD, DO, or equivalent