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Academic Faculty – Open Rank | Anesthesia | Vice Chair- Community Division

Medical College of Wisconsin · West Bend, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You own the divisional budget. Tell me about a time you made a staffing or budget decision people did not like.

What they are checking: Real financial accountability and how they communicate unpopular decisions.

How do you mentor the two Community Division Leaders who report to you?

What they are checking: Leadership development skills, since the role oversees other leaders.

How much clinical work do you expect to keep while leading, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic view of balancing leadership and clinical credibility.

What would you do

As Vice Chair of the Community Division, you would oversee two hospitals and four ambulatory surgery centers. What would you do in your first ninety days?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead a spread-out practice by listening first and setting clear priorities.

Recruitment and retention of community anesthesiologists is hard right now. What would you do about it?

What they are checking: Practical ideas for a known workforce shortage that this role is accountable for.

An ASC medical director and a surgeon group are in conflict over scheduling and case selection. How do you step in?

What they are checking: Conflict resolution with surgeons and site leaders who both have leverage.

How would you keep the community division connected to MCW's academic mission?

What they are checking: Whether they see community practice as part of the department, not separate from it.

About the work

How would you design a staffing model that covers six sites with physicians, CRNAs and APPs?

What they are checking: Operational skill in matching anesthesia staffing to case volume and site needs.

How do you keep quality and protocols consistent across sites that each have their own medical director?

What they are checking: Whether they can align independent sites without micromanaging local leaders.

How do you decide which patients are appropriate for an ambulatory surgery center?

What they are checking: Clinical judgment about safety in ASC settings, which affects the whole division's risk.

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The full job description

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Position Summary The Department of Anesthesiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) seeks a board certified / board eligible physician anesthesiologist to serve as Vice Chair of the Community Division. This position provides operational, clinical, and strategic leadership across MCW's community-based anesthesiology practice, which spans two community hospitals and four ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in the greater Milwaukee area. The Vice Chair partners closely with departmental leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality anesthesia care and operational excellence across all community sites. Position Highlights • Serve as the senior physician leader for the Community Division, with full accountability for operations, physician recruitment, and budget/financial performance across all community sites. • Provide direct leadership and oversight to two Community Division Leaders: one responsible for the community hospital sites and one responsible for the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) sites. • Partner with and provide mentorship to the Medical Directors at each of the two community hospitals and four ASCs, ensuring alignment with departmental and divisional goals. • Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategy for community-based anesthesiology faculty and advanced practice providers (APPs). • Own the divisional budget, including staffing models, capital and operating expenses, and financial performance across all sites. • Clinical 50% — maintain an active clinical anesthesia practice within the community division. • Teaching % and description — support resident/APP education at community sites, as applicable, and facilitate faculty development at each of the sites. • Serve as a key liaison between the Community Division and department/hospital system leadership on quality, safety, and strategic initiatives. • Performs other duties as assigned by the Chair or Chair-Designate. Team Structure The Vice Chair, Community Division leads a multi-site leadership team consisting of: • 2 Community Division Leaders (1 – Community Hospitals; 1 – Ambulatory Surgery Centers) • Site-based Medical Directors at each of the 2 community hospitals and 4 ASCs • Division Director: Pain Division • Director of Clinical Operations • Community-based anesthesiology faculty and APP staff across all sites Locations This position oversees the following community sites (required): • 2 Community Hospitals [Menomonee Falls/ West Bend] • 4 Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) [FMF/FWB/DTS/FSC] • Pain Division: Froedtert Hospital, Orthopedic Sport and Spine Center, Tosa Health Center, Drexel Town Square, West Bend Hospital and ASC Schedule • 1.0 /Schedule requirements: • Salaried (Exempt) Department/Division Highlights The successful candidate will join an established and growing department – with success in quality, education, research endeavors. In this role, the successful candidate will oversee and optimize operations across each of our sites, partner with dyad leaders to increase procedural volume, and adjust staffing ratios to ensure the delivery of safe, evidence-based care. This individual will play a significant role across our community hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, developing strategy for expansion and continued growth in support of the patients of southeast Wisconsin and the surrounding region. As a member of the Executive Committee of the Department of Anesthesiology, the successful candidate will collaborate with departmental leadership to develop faculty and staff, build community across our geographically distributed locations, and advance our clinical, educational, and research missions. http://www.mcw.edu/Anesthesiology Qualifications • Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution. • Board certification (or eligibility) in Anesthesiology. • State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin. • Prior experience in physician leadership and multi-site operational oversight strongly preferred. • Experience with community hospital and ambulatory surgery center anesthesia operations preferred. • Demonstrated experience in budget management and physician recruitment preferred. • Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist. Procedure for Candidacy To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For inquiries or to learn more, please contact: Cati TeDuits, Physician & APP Recruiter cteduits@mcw.edu #LI-CT1 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.

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