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CVICU Anesthesiologist-Intensivist (Open Rank)

Medical College of Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI

Posted October 8, 2026

Froedtert Hospital · 9200 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, US, 53226

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor | Department of Anesthesiology | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Position Summary:

The Department of Anesthesiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) seeks a board certified/board eligible Anesthesiologist to join our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) faculty. This position is located in Milwaukee, WI, with clinical practice at Froedtert Hospital.

We are comprised of a nationally recognized and dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, research, and innovation. The CVICU provides care for a complex and diverse population of critically ill cardiovascular patients and works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the health system.

Position Highlights:

  • Provide comprehensive critical care to patients in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, including complex postoperative and critically ill cardiovascular patients.
  • Participate in the multidisciplinary management of patients in collaboration with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, APPs, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and other members of the care team.
  • Participate in the education and supervision of medical students, residents, fellows, APPs, and other learners.
  • Opportunities to participate in clinical research, quality improvement, education, and other scholarly activities based on individual interests and expertise.
  • Manage a high-acuity patient population with opportunities to care for patients requiring advanced cardiovascular and critical care therapies.
  • Utilize and develop expertise in advanced critical care procedures and technologies as appropriate to the candidate’s training and experience.
  • Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
  • Participate in departmental and institutional initiatives that support clinical excellence, education, research, and continuous improvement.
  • Clinical responsibilities will primarily be within the CVICU at Froedtert Hospital, with the potential for additional clinical responsibilities based on departmental needs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate.

Schedule:

  • Full-time Anesthesia faculty position with clinical responsibilities within the CVICU.
  • Schedule and clinical responsibilities will be determined based on departmental and CVICU needs.
  • Participate in the CVICU call schedule as assigned.
  • Salaried (Exempt) position.

Department/Division Highlights:

The Department of Anesthesiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while advancing education, research, and innovation in anesthesiology and critical care medicine. Our faculty practice within a collaborative academic environment and work alongside nationally recognized clinicians, educators, and researchers.

The CVICU provides care for a high-acuity cardiovascular patient population and offers an environment where physicians can collaborate closely with cardiac surgery, cardiology, anesthesia, and other critical care specialists. Faculty members have opportunities to contribute to the education of trainees, advance clinical practice, and pursue scholarly interests within a supportive academic setting.

MCW Department of Anesthesiology

Qualifications

  • Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
  • Board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, or another applicable specialty.
  • Completion of an accredited fellowship in Critical Care Medicine is required.
  • State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure, in the state of Wisconsin.
  • Eligible for appropriate hospital and medical staff privileges.
  • Demonstrated interest and experience in the care of critically ill cardiovascular patients preferred.
  • Experience with advanced cardiovascular critical care, postoperative cardiac patients, or complex medical/surgical critical care preferred.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and teaching skills.
  • Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Nominations and applications, including current Resume/CV and optional cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to:

**Cati teDuits - Physician & Provider Recruiter - **

Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.

Commitment to MCW Values

All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. 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. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.

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 an inclusive 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.

Employer

Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is a major academic medical center and the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area. MCW educates the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists and health professionals, discovers and translates new knowledge in the biomedical and health sciences, and delivers cutting-edge, collaborative patient care of the highest quality to the communities it serves.

More than 1,650 MCW physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants care for adult and pediatric patients across 10 hospitals and more than 100 health centers and clinics throughout Wisconsin. MCW providers practice through long-standing partnerships with Froedtert Health (together forming eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center), Children's Wisconsin (one of the nation's top pediatric facilities) and the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center (one of the VA's busiest and most comprehensive centers).

Academic medicine is at the core of everything MCW does. Faculty and advanced practice providers bring value through clinical practice, research, teaching and community outreach, guided by shared values: Caring, Collaborative, Curiosity, Inclusive, Integrity and Respect.

Milwaukee pairs big-city culture with an easygoing Midwestern pace: miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, a lively riverfront and downtown, festivals all summer long, and neighborhoods and suburbs with a wide range of housing options.

Livability

47,718
Milwaukee population
$344K
Avg 3-bedroom home
57° / 42°
Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Milwaukee
3.9 mi
Pop. 1,290,221
Round Lake Beach
46.4 mi
Pop. 252,224
Racine
25.1 mi
Pop. 135,512
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Milwaukee County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$344K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,710
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
57° / 42°
Avg high / low
33.28 in
Yearly rainfall
75
Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 53226
18,595
Total residents
8,641
Male residents
9,954
Female residents
Age distribution
total
18,595
0-9
1,765
10-19
2,415
20-29
2,917
30-39
2,581
40-49
2,496
50-59
2,068
60-69
1,723
70-79
1,478
80+
1,152
Ethnicity
White
15,152
Black Or African American
1,111
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
213
Asian
1,074
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
168
Two Or More
877
Source: US Census Bureau
26
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
55
Bike Score — Bikeable
46
Transit Score — Some Transit
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 10.21 mi
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) 65.66 mi
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) 79.77 mi
Appleton International Airport (ATW) 86.83 mi
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) 91.37 mi
Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) 99.16 mi
Source: FAA database
CVICU Anesthesiologist-Intensivist (Open Rank)
Medical College of Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI