Assistant Professor

Position Description:

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is seeking a full-time board-certified/board-eligible Physician Scientist or PhD faculty to grow research initiatives in neurosciences and imaging with an emphasis on stroke, spinal cord injury, TBI recovery, rehabilitation science or cancer rehabilitation.  The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of research collaborations, publications, and a strong desire to further their academic career and advance science and education in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. 

The department enjoys a large integrated program with over 30 faculty at three major teaching hospitals; i) Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Hospital, ii) Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, and iii) Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. 

Milwaukee 

Milwaukee is the cultural and economic center of Wisconsin.  The city boasts a very reasonable cost of living and a four-season climate.  Milwaukee is home to three major sports teams, many shopping centers and malls, and a variety of county parks in addition to a beautiful lakefront.  Milwaukee offers an excellent ballet, opera, and symphony.  An outstanding zoo provides enjoyment for the entire family.  Summer music festivals on the lakefront are among the largest in the nation.

Froedtert Hospital  

Froedtert is the primary adult hospital affiliate of the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and is staffed by MCW physicians providing care in all medical specialties and subspecialties. Froedtert is the only adult Level 1 Trauma Center in eastern Wisconsin. Located within a short distance of the hospital is a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, specializing in spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, spasticity and tone management, and general rehabilitation.

Medical College of Wisconsin

At the core of everything we do at 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 is the ninth largest private employer in metro Milwaukee and has approximately 15,000 alumni.  MCW makes a substantial contribution to the Milwaukee region and state through its community investments and community engaged research.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

MCW is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.  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. We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW’s functioning, strategies and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace.  If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you.  People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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 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.

Interested candidates can submit CV’s to:

Jennifer Scherer

Senior Provider Recruiter

[email protected]

Position Requirements:

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 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.

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