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Pediatric Hospitalist Faculty - Assistant Professor

Medical College of Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The schedule is about 15 weeks of service a year with day or night hours. Tell me what kind of schedule you are looking for and why.

What they are checking: Whether their expectations match a 90 percent clinical role so the fit lasts.

Tell me about a time a family disagreed with your discharge plan. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Communication with families and shared decisions about readiness to go home.

How do you teach residents during family-centered rounds while keeping rounds efficient?

What they are checking: Their approach to teaching in an academic hospital where residents are part of every team.

What quality improvement project would you want to do with your 10 percent protected time?

What they are checking: Whether they have a focused, realistic idea suited to limited academic time.

Tell me about a handoff that went wrong. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Their awareness of handoff risk and honesty about errors in shift-based care.

What would you do

You are the admitting attending on a busy evening in respiratory season. Five admissions are waiting and the ED is calling. How do you run it?

What they are checking: How they manage flow, safety and team workload during peak seasons.

A child on the floor is getting worse overnight. How do you decide when to call the PICU?

What they are checking: Recognition of clinical decline and timely escalation, which is a core hospitalist safety skill.

About the work

Walk me through your management of a bronchiolitis admission and how you avoid low-value care.

What they are checking: Whether they practice current evidence on a very common diagnosis and avoid unnecessary tests and treatments.

How do you coordinate care for a medically complex child with many subspecialists involved?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead as the hub of care for children with complex needs.

How do you handle suspected child abuse on an inpatient admission?

What they are checking: Knowledge of mandated reporting and child protection steps in the hospital setting.

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The full job description

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Position Summary: The Division of Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Wisconsin (CW), seeks a board certified / board eligible physician to join our expanding Division.  This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at Children's Wisconsin hospital campus . We are comprised of nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care. Position Highlights: Team Excellence : • Join a distinguished group of nationally and internationally recognized faculty and staff dedicated to exceptional clinical care. Candidate Expectations : • Outstanding clinicians dedicated to the care of hospitalized children and their families • Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team • Board-certified/board-eligible in General Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Hospital Medicine • Fellowship or advanced training preferred • Obtain an unrestricted Wisconsin medical license • Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate. Schedule: • 1,800 annual hours for day shifts; 1,440 annual hours for night shifts • Approximately 15 weeks of service per year • 90% clinical duties, 10% protected time • Additional team support during peak seasons • Admitting attending coverage and evening staffing coverage Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts • Salaried (Expempt) Department/Division Highlights: Qualifications • Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent)  from an accredited institution. • Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics. • State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin. • Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist. Why MCW: • MCW offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. • Protected Academic time. • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. • Supportive and collaborative work environment. • A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution. • Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences. • As a qualifying non-profit, employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. • Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off, and more! Children’s Wisconsin and Children’s Specialty Group 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, WI. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023. Children’s and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin – the Children’s Specialty Group (CSG) - are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Children’s Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In 2026-2027, CW and CSG had six specialties ranked by US News & World Report : cancer; gastroenterology and GI surgery; nephrology, neurology, and neurosurgery; pulmonology and Urology. With over 70 specialties and 675 providers, CSG providers had 220,000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites, 67,000 emergency department/trauma center visits, and over 9,000 admissions. 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: Becky Trujillo, Senior Physician Recruiter BLTrujillo@mcw.edu #LI-BLT1 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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