Rheumatologist

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 repeated every four years.

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles: Clinical Professor, Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Assistant Professor or Professor (CHS) or Associate Professor (CHS) or Assistant Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Candidates who demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, will be given be given first consideration

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Position responsibilities for patient care include clinical care for patients with rheumatic diseases at UW Health approved locations and the VA. This includes inpatient consult service coverage along with outpatient clinical responsibilities.
  
  • VA commitment = 10-20%
    
    

• Responsibilities will also include clinical teaching of medical students, residents and fellows, clinical APPs and other services appropriate to the position.
  
  

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology

Fueled by innovation yet grounded in kindness, the Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine and improve lives everywhere. We are committed to professional fulfillment and health equity. We strive to ensure that everyone in our department understands the importance of social impact and belonging—and is empowered to champion it in all they do. Join us and be a part of supporting our nationally recognized faculty, innovative medical education programs and exceptional clinical care as we work towards our vision of healthy people and healthy communities!

In the Division of Rheumatology , we help people with autoimmune, rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders have the best possible quality of life.

We lead innovative research, learner-centered education, and excellent patient care—in partnership with our world-class university and remarkable health system.

Together, we strive for excellence and equity to advance a thriving community for all. Through care and scholarship, we make an impact in Wisconsin and beyond.

Compensation:

Negotiable, 12 month

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer OR SMPH University Staff Benefits Flyer.

Required Qualifications:

• WI medical license by start date of position.
  
  
• ABIM Board-certified or board eligible in rheumatology by start date of position.
  
  
• Completion of a US internal medicine residency and fellowship trained in rheumatology by the start date of the position. Fellows are welcome to apply.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal experience in teaching/mentoring, in didactic or clinical settings of Rheumatology to learners enrolled in a Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (AOACOCA) accredited medical school and/or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited program.
  
  

• For an 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 or Professor on the CHS Track.
  
  

• For an 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 or Professor on the CT Track.
  
  

Education:

MD or DO, or equivalent is required

How to apply:

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.

You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Cover Letter
  
  
• Resume
  
  

Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is October 6, 2025; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

Contact Information:

Brianna Bohnsack, PHR, Faculty Recruiter, bbohnsack@medicine.wisc.edu , 608-265-9662
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1: See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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