Description

Academic Hospitalist - Open Rank | OBGYN


Requisition ID #: 35957

Job Category: Faculty - Patient Care

Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Division: General-OB/GYN

City, State: Milwaukee, WI

Work Location: Froedtert Hospital

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) seeks a board-certified / board-eligible physician to join our expanding Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology as an Academic Hospitalist.This position is in Milwaukee, WI, at the Froedtert & MCW Birth Center. We are comprised of a nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care. 

Position Highlights

• Clinical Care: Provide care to both high-risk and low-risk obstetric patients in a hospitalist role.  Manage emergent gynecologic conditions and perform surgical procedures, as needed.
• Teaching Opportunities: Engage in teaching and mentoring residents, fellows, and medical students actively involved in patient care.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable schedule with no on-call duties, allowing for full disconnection on days off and prioritization of personal time, family, and wellness.
• Career Longevity: The hospitalist model offers a sustainable career path for experienced OB/GYNs, free from the demands of private practice.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with labor and delivery nurses, midwives, attending physicians, and other hospital staff in a team-based setting that fosters professional growth and satisfaction.
• Stable Compensation: Benefit from a guaranteed hourly rate and consistent salary.
  
  
  

Schedule and Locations

• Practice Locations: Froedtert & MCW Birth Center and Froedtert Emergency Department
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, with a balanced mix of weeknights, weekends, and holidays
• Employment Type: Salaried (Exempt) 
  
  
  

Department/Division Highlights

• Froedtert Hospital serves as a statewide referral center, providing high-quality care for patients with a variety of complexity. 
• Froedtert & MCW features one of the only Level 4 Obstetrical Units in Wisconsin, directly connected to the Level 4 NICU at Children’s Wisconsin.
• The Generalist Division includes 16 physicians and 7 advanced practice providers, delivering care across 12 diverse clinical settings affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, and the Zablocki VA Medical Center.
• Many faculty members hold leadership roles within MCW and Froedtert Hospital.
  
  
  

Why MCW? 

• Competitive salary within the academic environment, with bi-annual incentives based on team-based productivity, academic, and quality metric performance. 
• Protected academic time, in addition to meeting and vacation time. 
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. 
• Supportive and collaborative work environment. 
• 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution. 
• Generous CME allowance covering societal dues, travel, and conferences. 
• Malpractice insurance provided by MCW.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. 
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, and more!
  
  
  

Medical College of Wisconsin 

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 School of Pharmacy. 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. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation. 

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

Commitment to MCW Values 

All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting inCaringways – engaging inCollaborativeefforts – approaching our world withCuriosity– advancingInclusivepractices – demonstratingIntegrityin all we do – treating everyone withRespect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. 
 

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 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, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning 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. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost. 

Position Requirements:

• Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent)from an accredited institution. 
• Board certification (or eligibility) in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 
• State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin. 
• Academic rank will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist. 
  
  
  

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.