Chief of Cardiology Opportunity at the Zablocki VA Medical Center (ZAVAMC)

Chief of Cardiology Opportunity at the Zablocki VA Medical Center (ZAVAMC) with dual appointment at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) located in Milwaukee, WI. 

The Cardiology Division at ZAVAMC is an exciting and growing section comprised of 21 full- and part-time Cardiologists and 6 Advanced Practice Providers affiliated to the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). The division boasts tertiary care for complex cardiovascular problems including high risk PCI, complex electrophysiology procedures (Afib, VT ablation), valvular disease (structural), advanced heart failure referral, and advanced imaging (cardiac MR, coronary CT, structural imaging). Recent areas of emphasis include Cardio-oncology, Women’s Cardiovascular Health, and Cardiology telemedicine. Our division works closely with Cardiothoracic Surgery and Radiology. Responsibilities for the Chief of Cardiology at ZAVAMC include the oversight and operations of all inpatient, outpatient, and procedural areas specific to Cardiovascular Care. This includes recruitment and management of all clinical physicians and providers, program development, quality improvement, patient advocacy, research programs, maintenance of telemedicine programs, and outreach to clinical based outpatient clinics and hospitals within VISN 12. It is expected the section chief will have a significant clinical presence.

 The ZAVMC is a Level 1A inpatient facility within the VA Milwaukee Health System, a network of outpatient primary care and multispecialty clinics. The Medical Center provides additional tele-medicine services to outpatient clinics from Northern Illinois to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The Chief of Cardiology at ZAVAMC will acquire dual appointment as faculty with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). This VA is one of the main teaching centers of MCW, therefore fellowship, residency supervision, and educational duties for medical students is an essential. It is expected that the applicant is qualified to be faculty at our affiliated medical school and will participate in supervisory roles in fellowship and residency programs.

Board certification in Cardiovascular Medicine is required. Experience of more than 5 years preferred. Research experience and the ability to attract grant funding and industry research is desirable.

VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country's service.

Interested candidates should send CV to:

Jorge F. Saucedo, MD, MBA
Division Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Director of the Heart & Vascular Service Lines
Froedtert Health System

jsaucedo@mcw.edu

Gene Young

Manager, Provider Recruitment

Medical College of Wisconsin

geyoung@mcw.edu