Open Rank/Faculty- Lung Transplant Medical Director- Medical College of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, WI

The MCW & Froedtert Lung Transplant Medical Director has a matrixed reporting relationship to the Service Line Director for Solid Organ Transplant, and VP Froedtert Hospital Service lines, department, & division leadership.

The core function of the MCW & Froedtert Medical Director is to coordinate, revitalize and grow the Lung Transplantation program in alignment with MCW & Froedtert strategic goals. This leadership role works in the context of the Service Line & administrative leadership, and as such is integral to its success. This position will be required to assess needs of the program, and implement improvements necessary for expansion of the program. 

Expectations:

1) Partner with the Department/Division: Meets with the chair/division chief to inform, update, solicit feedback on key initiatives, engage and obtain support from departmental/divisional leadership on initiatives. 

2) Role Model: Model high quality performance demonstrated through attention to professional behavior, communication, responsiveness to patients and staff, flexibility, consistent practice with quality and safety standards, and support of our culture of safety and patient-centered care.

3) Physician Champion: Be the physician champion and clinical leadership partner for access, quality, cost, and optimization efforts for advanced lung disease and transportation care in a manner that actively engages providers, care team and the practice patient population. These include performance improvement activities, Joint Commission ongoing readiness, patient experience improvement, care delivery redesign, etc.

4) Partner with Interdisciplinary Team: Join with dyad partners for Thoracic Transplant and Pulmonary and Critical Care Division along with interdisciplinary teams to model collaboration around achieving strategic goals in both specifically designed mechanisms of alignment (e.g. Service Line P&P team, and informal interactions to support the formation of high performing local teams.)

5) Education: Partner with the Departments/Divisions and F&MCW to optimize the clinical education experience for learners including, but not limited to: fellows, residents, medical students, nurses, technicians, and visiting physicians. 

6) Research: Partner with the Departments/Divisions and F&MCW to participate in relevant clinical trials and translational research.

Specific duties:

• Creating the care philosophy & programmatic policies guiding the care of advanced lung disease patients throughout the continuum including device therapies & transplantation (in collaboration with Thoracic Surgery and Pulmonary & Critical Care Division leadership) 
• Implementing the Lung Transplant outreach business plan
• Implementing strategic initiatives to include navigation and structured handoffs for patients, care coordination, & support for patient’s self-management goals, risk stratification, advanced care planning and best practice care for pre-lung transplant patients in both inpatient & outpatient care settings
• Providing consistent physician leadership & engagement at selection committee and Lung P&P team (75% attendance required)
• Understanding & following regulatory requirements, and serving as a partner for survey preparedness & compliance initiatives. Providing leadership on tracers & corrective action plans during surveys
• Seeking out input from involved primary & specialty care staff on their ideas and concerns regarding optimization of clinical care
• Participating in additional service line &/or platform committees as requested
• Completing required time-tracking attestation in a timely & accurate manner

 Competencies:

• Accountability represented through demonstration of success in the above
• Leadership through collaboration, change management skills, process improvement thinking, & professional behavior
• Ability to analyze & interpret data
• Respect for the interdisciplinary team
• Strong verbal & written communication skills

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Lung Transplant experience
• Medical License in the State of WI
• Board Certification in Pulmonary & Critical Care
• Good standing within the appropriate MCW Department and Froedtert Hospital

Benefits & Perks: 

• Competitive salary
• Protected academic time, in addition to meeting & vacation time
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities & resources in a supportive & collaborative work environment
• Excellent CME allowance
• Generous 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution
• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, & more
• Qualifying employer in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, offering eligible employees the opportunity to have their student loans forgiven after qualifying years of service

Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is a major academic medical center, a large, multispecialty practice, and the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area.  MCW is a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists and health professionals; we discover and translate new knowledge in the biomedical and health sciences; we provide cutting-edge, collaborative, patient care of the highest quality; and we improve the health of the communities we serve. The Medical College of Wisconsin is one of only two Medical Schools in Wisconsin and in partnership with Froedtert Hospital and the Froedtert Health System and Medical College Physicians, with more than 1,250 physicians serve Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, located along the Lake Michigan shoreline, is one of America’s great cities, combining a dynamic urban community with a rich cultural heritage with access to parks, rivers, and other outdoor recreation. Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin and the 23rd largest city in the United States. It is home to corporate headquarters for industry leaders including Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls, Manpower, Harley Davidson, and others. Milwaukee is a popular venue for sailing, windsurfing, kite-surfing, ethnic dining, and cultural festivals; the city is recognized for its museums, fine dining and hotels, professional sports, gardens and parks, and Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens. The population of the City of Milwaukee is approximately 600,000 and approximately 1.8 million people live in the greater Milwaukee area.

Interested candidates should complete our brief online application via the following link:

Medical College of Wisconsin - Open Rank - Faculty/Lung Transplant Medical Director - Milwaukee WI

Or email CV & cover letter to:
Gina Haldiman, Sr. Physician Recruiter- Medical College of Wisconsin, rhaldiman@mcw.edu

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and research.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Generous 403(b) with 8% matching and CME allowance.
• Employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin provides eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a Pharmacy School. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. The core of everything we do at the MCW is academic medicine, which brings together scientists, clinicians, students, and community members to solve challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world. Every study we conduct, and every patient we see, leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge.

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Children’s Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center and many other hospitals and clinics in eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

The beautiful, safe, and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood CResearch Institute, and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research, and community service.

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and many fine restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.

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