VA Chief of Cardiology

Chief of Cardiology Opportunity at the Zablocki VA Medical Center (ZAVAMC) with dual appointment at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) located in Milwaukee, WI

The Cardiology Section at ZAVAMC is an exciting and growing section comprised of approximately 20 full and part time Cardiologists and 6 Advanced Practice Providers. The secton boasts tertiary care for complex cardiovascular problems including high risk PCI, complex electrophysiology procedures (Afib, VT ablation), valvular disease (structural), advanced heart failure referral, and advanced imaging (cardiac MR, coronary CT, structural imaging).  Recent areas of emphasis include Cardio-oncology, Women’s Cardiovascular Health, and Cardiology telemedicine.  Our section works closely with Cardiothoracic Surgery and Radiology. Responsibilities for the Chief of Cardiology at ZAVAMC include the oversight and operations of all inpatient, outpatient, and procedural areas specific to Cardiovascular Care. This includes recruitment and management of all clinical physicians and providers, program development, quality improvement, patient advocacy, research programs, maintenance of telemedicine programs, and outreach to community based outpatient clinics and hospitals within VISN 12.  It is expected the section chief will have a significant clinical presence.

The ZAVAMC is a Level 1A inpatient facility within the VA Milwaukee Healthcare System, a network of outpatient primary care and multi-specialty clinics.  The Medical Center provides additional tele-medicine services to outpatient clinics from Southern Illinois to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. 

VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country's service.

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

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center (ZVAMC) in Milwaukee, WI, is a tertiary care facility providing advanced medical care to a diverse population of Veterans. ZVAMC is affiliated with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), and as such, integrates teaching, research, and advanced patient care into its organizational mission. The facility offers a full spectrum of comprehensive health care services, using state-of-the-art technology and innovative programs to deliver patient-centered cardiovascular care. ZVMAC Cardiology is a regional referral center for cardiac surgery, cardiac interventions, and cardiac imaging.

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.

Our Commitment to Mental Health & Wellbeing:
MCW recognizes the hard work and multiple responsibilities of our faculty and staff and is committed to improving wellness & wellbeing. As part of MCW’s commitment, a multitude of resources are provided and encouraged including the Well-Being Index, literature/research, courses, and peer support programs.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion:
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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. We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW’s functioning, strategies and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace. If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should send CV to:

Jorge F. Saucedo, MD, MBA
Division Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Director of the Heart & Vascular Service Lines
Froedtert Health System
jsaucedo@mcw.edu

And: 

Gina Haldiman
Sr. Physician Recruiter
Medical College of Wisconsin
Email: rhaldiman@mcw.edu

Or complete our brief online application via the following link:

Medical College of Wisconsin - Associate / Assistant Professor - VA Chief of Cardiology - Milwaukee WI

Position Requirements:

Required:

• The Chief of Cardiology at ZAVAMC will acquire dual appointment as faculty with the Medical College of Wisconsin.  This VA is one of the main teaching centers in Wisconsin, therefore fellowship & residency supervision and educational duties for medical students is an expectation. Qualified applicants should be eligible for faculty appointment at MCW, and will participate in supervisory roles in fellowship & residency programs.

• Board certification in Cardiovascular Medicine

Preferred:

• Experience of more than 5 years

Highly Preferred:

• Research experience
• Ability to attract grant funding and industry research

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 a diverse 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.

The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center is located on 245 acres on the western edge of Milwaukee and part of VA Integrated Services Network 12 (VISN 12), which includes facilities in Iron Mountain, Michigan; Tomah and Madison, Wisconsin, and North Chicago, Hines, and Chicago in Illinois. The Medical Center delivers primary, secondary, and tertiary medical care in 196 hospital beds, and provides more than 857,000 visits annually through an extensive outpatient program. The nursing home care unit of 113 beds offers geriatric programming and the 150 domiciliary beds are the focus of programs in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation, Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder care.

In an effort to improve access to veterans in Milwaukee County, the VAMC has deployed a mobile clinic that provides primary care four days a week to veterans. The Medical Center also assists the Vet Center located in the City of Milwaukee. In addition, this Medical Center participates in a four-way partnership with the WDVA, the Center for Veterans Issues, Ltd., and the Social Development Commission, to operate Vets Place Central, a 72-bed transitional housing program. Milwaukee also has community clinics in Appleton, Cleveland, Green Bay, and Union Grove, Wisconsin. These programs serve a veteran population of 234,953 in southeastern and east central Wisconsin.

Special programs include interventional radiology, cardiac surgery, comprehensive cancer care including radiation therapy, an extensive telemedicine program with the Iron Mountain, MI VAMC, a Spinal Cord Injury Unit, and, in long term care, a Geriatric Evaluation and Management Program and a palliative care program.

The Medical Center is the VA Great Lakes Health Care System's northern tier hub for both imaging, and pathology/ laboratory medicine.