Division Chief - Neonatology & Newborn Nursery Physician Scientist

Job Summary:

The Division of Neonatology & Newborn Nursery within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) is seeking an academic Neonatologist to assume the role of Division Chief of Neonatology & Newborn Nursery. This is an opportunity for a full-time Professor or Associate Professor. We seek a servant leader with enthusiasm for the academic medical environment. The Division Chief provides strategic and operational leadership, oversees divisional faculty and staff, spearheads the expansion of clinical, education, and research programs, and guides faculty professional development. This is an opportunity to teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows, thereby shaping the next generation of medical professionals. A physician-scientist with an active research program is ideal, but strong leadership skills are the most important quality.

The Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery promotes the health and well-being of newborns, whether they are critically ill, premature, or simply in need of special observation. The program works collaboratively with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine to assure a successful transition from the intrauterine environment. The division's mission includes education of trainees, opportunities for continuing education, and advancing the field through basic, clinical, and translational research. It oversees an active program in studying the use of simulation for training NICU providers, including mannikin, virtual reality, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), and other creative teaching methods. Research interests include nutrition and iron metabolism in neonates, corticosteroid metabolites in extremely low birth weight neonates, chronic lung disease, neonatal vision, surfactant delivery methods for respiratory distress syndrome, perinatal brain injury, monitoring kidney function with near-infrared spectroscopy, guiding newborn resuscitation using telemedicine, and using artificial intelligence to enhance neonatal care.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be an acknowledged academic physician with demonstrated excellence in research, education, service, and/or clinical care. Must possess a record of scholarly achievements, outstanding leadership skills, professionalism and ability to develop interdisciplinary, collaborative programs.
• Completion of an ACGME-approved pediatric residency program is required.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Neonatology is required.
• Experience in an academic medical setting is preferred.
• Candidates for Professor or Associate Professor rank must meet criteria for appointment per UW SMPH guidelines for appointment and promotion on the tenure track.

Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
MD, DO, or equivalent

License/Certification:

Required
ABP - American Board of Pediatrics
Board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology through the American Board of Pediatrics.

Required
MD - Physician - State Licensure
Candidate is required to have or be eligible for a Wisconsin medical licensure, by start date.

Required
Billable Provider/Hospital Privileges
Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by start date.