General Nephrologist

Job Summary:

The Division of Nephrology is recruiting a General Nephrologist. They will be responsible for maintaining expertise in primary kidney disorders, as well as the management of systemic kidney dysfunction. This will include performing diagnoses, establishing health care plans, and managing patient care. Additional duties include the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as participation in additional academic and administrative endeavors.

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:

Clinical track duties:
Successful candidates will be expected to provide coverage of Nephrology Division hospital services, as well as other UW Health approved location(s). They will also provide clinical teaching to medical students, residents, and fellows. They will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of the School of Medicine and Public Health.

CHS track duties:
Successful candidates will be expected to provide coverage of Nephrology Division hospital services, as well as other UW Health approved location(s). They will also provide clinical teaching to medical students, residents, and fellows. They will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of the School of Medicine and Public Health. Participation in research endeavors of the Division is also expected.

An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

For appointment at Associate Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate Professor on the CHS Track.

For appointment at Clinical Associate Professor rank on CT Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the
department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate Professor on the CT Track.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
MD, DO, or equivalent

Qualifications:

Strong written and verbal communication skills, evidence of excellence in nephrology clinical practice and teaching, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and academic interest in health care disparities and/or social determinants of health in persons with kidney disease with prior publications in peer-reviewed journals preferred.

License/Certification:

Required

Eligible for Wisconsin Medical license

Required

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Additional Information:

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial Caregiver Check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every four years.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver.

This position has been identified as a position that will be located in or regularly access UW Health locations. This position will need to adhere to UW Health policies and affiliated requirements. UW Health requires that anyone (all staff, faculty students, volunteers, and other affiliated individuals