General Pediatric Primary Care Provider & Internal Medicine Float Physician

The Department of Pediatrics at The University of Wisconsin is recruiting an exceptional General Pediatrician to join our Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. With a portion of FTE dedicated to fulfilling an Internal Medicine Float Physician role within the Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine. We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence and interest in education as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience.

• This position is full or part-time, 50%-100%

• 50%-70% FTE as a General Pediatrician and up to 30% as a Internal Medicine Float Physician

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

• 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 every four years.

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

• Provide comprehensive patient care in the outpatient setting. Duties may include clinical teaching of medical students residents, and fellows, as well as administrative duties. Individuals may also be called upon to fill clinical needs at UW Health Urgent Care Centers. The preferred candidate will either have experience teaching and working with a diverse population or will welcome a commitment to teaching and working with a diverse population.

• Our providers participate in clinical teaching of fellows, residents and medical students, and support the teaching and clinical research missions of the division and department.

• Clinical expectations include providing clinical care to pediatric patients in an outpatient setting in General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.

• Physicians hired on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, and the Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 200 faculty members in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. Our faculty enjoy a robust infrastructure of services as well as the opportunity to contribute to our world-class research portfolio - since 2015, the Department of Pediatrics has ranked among the Top 20 pediatrics departments receiving NIH funding, according to Blue Ridge Institutes for Medical Research.

The Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine is a multidisciplinary group of diverse members, including pediatric providers - MDs and DOs - and advance practice providers, primarily nurse practitioners. Division members offer comprehensive primary care health services for infants, children, tweens, teens, and young adults. Many clinicians practice in UW Health specialty clinics that address diverse aspects of adolescent medicine such as pediatric and adolescent gynecology, sports medicine, and gender care. The program also staffs urgent care facilities. The division takes pride in the range and reach of its faculty's scholarly work and the critical role that administrators and research staff play in advancing its mission. Its members also unite around a strong teaching mission involving students, residents, and fellows.

The University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine. We elevate everyone through meaningful mentorship, career development and opportunities to innovate.

At the Division of General Internal Medicine, we design and deliver state-of-the-art primary care that helps all people live their healthiest lives. We are experts in ambulatory education, population health and chronic medical care for complex patients-and we work in partnership with our world-class university and remarkable health system. We are innovative, collaborative, and compassionate. We strive for excellence and equity.

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Negotiable, 12 months

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.

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• WI Medical license by start date of position.

• Board-certified or board eligible in Pediatrics by start date of position.

• Completion of a US ACGME-approved pediatric residency program by the start date of the position.

• Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by the start date of the position.

• Must be Board Eligible in Internal Medicine by the start date of position. Eligible certifications include American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM).

• For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CT or 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 or CT track.

MD or DO, or equivalent required

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• Interest in joining the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Pediatrics as a General Pediatric Primary Care Provider & General Internal Medicine Float Physician

• Your qualifications and experience in General Pediatrics Primary Care and General Internal Medicine

• Your area of clinical and/or research interest (is applying for the CHS track)

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

Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is March 1, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

Leigh Fredericks, Leigh.Fredericks@wisc.edu, 608-263-7735

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