Neonatology Hospitalist

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Professor (CHS) Job Summary: The Department of Pediatrics at The University of Wisconsin is recruiting an exceptional Neonatology Hospitalist to join our Division of Neonatology & Newborn Nursery. We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence and interest in education as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience. Key Job Responsibilities: Other Clinical responsibilities could include rotating through the Newborn Nursery. Clinical expectations include providing clinical care to level III and IV neonates at both the American Family Children's Hospital (AFCH) and Meriter Hospitals. Our providers participate in clinical teaching of fellows, residents and medical students, and support the teaching and clinical research missions of the division and department. Physicians hired on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members. Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology & Newborn Nursery The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 200 faculty members in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. Our faculty enjoy a robust infrastructure of services as well as the opportunity to contribute to our world-class research portfolio - since 2015, the Department of Pediatrics has ranked among the Top 20 pediatrics departments receiving NIH funding, according to Blue Ridge Institutes for Medical Research. The Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery promotes the health and well-being of newborns, whether they are critically ill, premature, or simply in need of special observation. The program works collaboratively with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine to assure a successful transition from the intrauterine environment. The division's mission includes education of trainees, opportunities for continuing education, and advancing the field through basic, clinical, and translational research. It oversees an active program in studying the use of simulation for training NICU providers, including mannikin, virtual reality, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), and other creative teaching methods. Research interests include nutrition and iron metabolism in neonates, corticosteroid metabolites in extremely low birth weight neonates, chronic lung disease, neonatal vision, surfactant delivery methods for respiratory distress syndrome, perinatal brain injury, monitoring kidney function with near-infrared spectroscopy, guiding newborn resuscitation using telemedicine, and using artificial intelligence to enhance neonatal care. Its close partners include the UW Health Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center, whose experts care for unborn babies with fetal conditions during pregnancy, and Pediatric Cardiology, whose experts specialize in treating infants with complex congenital heart disease. The division participates in the Vermont Oxford Network, Children's Hospital Neonatal Consortium, and the Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, further demonstrating the division's dedication to collaboration and continuous improvement in neonatal care. Community Language #1 Best Places to Live in the U.S. (Livability, 2022) #1 Most Neighborly City (NeighborBlog, 2023) #1 Best Places in the U.S. for Raising Children (DiversityDataKids.com, 2020) #1 College Town to Live in After Graduation (Livability, 2024) #2 Best City for Work/Life Balance & Mental Health (CoworkingCafe, 2023) #2 Best City for Bikes (People for Bikes, 2020) #4 Happiest Cities in America (WalletHub, 2024) #5 Best State to Practice Medicine (Physicians Thrive, 2025) #6 Fittest City in the US (ACSM American Fitness Index, 2023) #7 Best Cities for STEM Jobs (WalletHub, 2025) #8 Greenest City in the U.S. (EcoCation, 2025) Best Mid-Size Town (Midwest Living, 2023) Best Mid-Sized City for Gen Z (Commercial Café, 2025) Madison is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 280,000 and a regional population of over 1 million. The city is within easy driving distance of Chicago and Milwaukee. Madison's technology economy is growing rapidly, and the region is home to the headquarters of Epic Systems, Exact Sciences, and Promega, as w