What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Ophthalmologist position at Medical College of Wisconsin?
Position Description:
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Specialty Group (CSG), in partnership with Children’s Wisconsin (CW), are excited to announce an opening for a fellowship-trained pediatric Ophthalmologist to join our esteemed team. This is a unique opportunity to practice in a community setting and be a part of a leading, nationally ranked children’s hospital with a strong academic and clinical mission.
About the Role:
About The Division
Our Eye Program at Children's Wisconsin proudly treats more than 12,000 children each year. Parents from Wisconsin and surrounding state trust their kids' eye health to our team of qualified ophthalmologists and optometrists. Our specialists have the most pediatric eye care experience in the region and are actively involved in clinical research studies, including national studies funded by the National Institutes of Health.
We offer children premier, comprehensive pediatric ophthalmologic, optometric and orthoptic care. Whether your child needs a routine eye exam or diagnosis and treatment for eye disease, our team of experts can readily collaborate to offer the best possible care.
Connected for Kids
This position is located in Northeast Wisconsin as part of an innovative collaboration between Children’s Wisconsin, Bellin Health and ThedaCare. These top-quality health care organizations are partnering to improve the health and well-being of children and adolescents in Northeast Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan through a collaboration called Connected for Kids. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with primary and specialty care providers at these organizations to improve patient outcomes. The connection between the organizations helps position our physicians to successfully support the needs of patients and their families.
Explore Northeast Wisconsin
The Northeast Wisconsin region features Fortune 500 companies, growing communities, excellent colleges, award-winning health care, performing arts and live music, professional sports (NFL) and abundant recreational opportunities. It includes the Fox Cities, which are 19 communities along the Fox River in East Central Wisconsin, as well as the greater Green Bay area and Door County. This fast-growing area offers a balance of a metropolitan lifestyle with easy access to both ample outdoor activities and major cities.
Each community of the Fox Cities brings its own special history and personality, making the area a unique blend of urban style and small-town warmth.
Appleton has been named a best place to raise kids, while Oshkosh has been named a best city for working parents.
Green Bay, which is situated on the banks of the Bay and Fox River, was named the Best Place to Live in the country by US. News & World Report. Historical landmarks and fun sporting events are hallmarks of the greater Green Bay area. It is a top destination for outdoor recreation and is home to the Green Bay Packers professional football team.
Door County is located on a peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan and is often referred to as the “Cape Cod of the Midwest.” It is known for its picturesque coastal towns, specialty shops, fish boils, cherry and apple orchards and scenic beauty.
About Children’s Wisconsin
Children’s Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children’s Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Children’s Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education.
In Northeast Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, Wis. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023.
As part of the Connected for Kids partnership, Children’s Wisconsin pediatric specialists have expanded procedural care within Green Bay. Pediatric specialty services will expand within a new pediatric & adolescent specialty clinic in Green Bay, opening in August of 2025. Children’s Wisconsin neonatology specialists will also work in partnership with Bellin Hospital to build a Level III NICU, within an innovative couplet model that provides both maternal and neonatal intensive care.
About The Medical College Of Wisconsin
At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge. MCW has approximately 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,445 full-time employees. More than 1,500 physicians from the community serve as volunteer faculty. MCW makes a substantial contribution to the Milwaukee region and state through its community investments and community engaged research
Join a mission-driven team shaping the future of pediatric Ophthalmology!
Application Process
All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Nominations and applications, including current curriculum vitae and a cover letter stating qualifications and reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to: BLTrujillo@mcw.edu Becky Trujillo, Physician Recruitment
Medical College of Wisconsin | 8701 Watertown Plank Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226 | (414) 955-4683
Position Requirements:
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 Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Specialty Group (CSG), in partnership with Children’s Wisconsin (CW), are excited to announce an opening for a fellowship-trained pediatric Ophthalmologist to join our esteemed team. This is a unique opportunity to practice in a community setting and be a part of a leading, nationally ranked children’s hospital with a strong academic and clinical mission.
About the Role:
- Primary clinical responsibilities at Children’s Wisconsin Appleton Clinic
- Practice partners comprised of five Ophthalmologists and five Optometrist providing a supportive and collegial team environment
- Academic engagement through participation in weekly departmental academic conference, virtual attendance of grand rounds presentation, among other opportunities available
- Access to robust research infrastructure and support for scholarly activity
- Career development resources tailored to individual interests and goals
- Opportunities to pursue subspecialty interests within a flexible and collaborative division
About The Division
Our Eye Program at Children's Wisconsin proudly treats more than 12,000 children each year. Parents from Wisconsin and surrounding state trust their kids' eye health to our team of qualified ophthalmologists and optometrists. Our specialists have the most pediatric eye care experience in the region and are actively involved in clinical research studies, including national studies funded by the National Institutes of Health.
We offer children premier, comprehensive pediatric ophthalmologic, optometric and orthoptic care. Whether your child needs a routine eye exam or diagnosis and treatment for eye disease, our team of experts can readily collaborate to offer the best possible care.
Connected for Kids
This position is located in Northeast Wisconsin as part of an innovative collaboration between Children’s Wisconsin, Bellin Health and ThedaCare. These top-quality health care organizations are partnering to improve the health and well-being of children and adolescents in Northeast Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan through a collaboration called Connected for Kids. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with primary and specialty care providers at these organizations to improve patient outcomes. The connection between the organizations helps position our physicians to successfully support the needs of patients and their families.
Explore Northeast Wisconsin
The Northeast Wisconsin region features Fortune 500 companies, growing communities, excellent colleges, award-winning health care, performing arts and live music, professional sports (NFL) and abundant recreational opportunities. It includes the Fox Cities, which are 19 communities along the Fox River in East Central Wisconsin, as well as the greater Green Bay area and Door County. This fast-growing area offers a balance of a metropolitan lifestyle with easy access to both ample outdoor activities and major cities.
Each community of the Fox Cities brings its own special history and personality, making the area a unique blend of urban style and small-town warmth.
Appleton has been named a best place to raise kids, while Oshkosh has been named a best city for working parents.
Green Bay, which is situated on the banks of the Bay and Fox River, was named the Best Place to Live in the country by US. News & World Report. Historical landmarks and fun sporting events are hallmarks of the greater Green Bay area. It is a top destination for outdoor recreation and is home to the Green Bay Packers professional football team.
Door County is located on a peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan and is often referred to as the “Cape Cod of the Midwest.” It is known for its picturesque coastal towns, specialty shops, fish boils, cherry and apple orchards and scenic beauty.
About Children’s Wisconsin
Children’s Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children’s Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Children’s Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education.
In Northeast Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, Wis. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023.
As part of the Connected for Kids partnership, Children’s Wisconsin pediatric specialists have expanded procedural care within Green Bay. Pediatric specialty services will expand within a new pediatric & adolescent specialty clinic in Green Bay, opening in August of 2025. Children’s Wisconsin neonatology specialists will also work in partnership with Bellin Hospital to build a Level III NICU, within an innovative couplet model that provides both maternal and neonatal intensive care.
About The Medical College Of Wisconsin
At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge. MCW has approximately 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,445 full-time employees. More than 1,500 physicians from the community serve as volunteer faculty. MCW makes a substantial contribution to the Milwaukee region and state through its community investments and community engaged research
Join a mission-driven team shaping the future of pediatric Ophthalmology!
Application Process
All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Nominations and applications, including current curriculum vitae and a cover letter stating qualifications and reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to: BLTrujillo@mcw.edu Becky Trujillo, Physician Recruitment
Medical College of Wisconsin | 8701 Watertown Plank Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226 | (414) 955-4683
Position Requirements:
- Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
- Board certification or eligibility Ophthalmology.
- State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin.
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.
