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Get Access To All JobsThe Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking an Assistant Professor to be part of its growing clinical, education and research missions in sub-specialty area of Adult Reconstruction Surgery.
Position Highlights:
- The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at MCW includes 45 clinical faculty members, 3 active research faculty members, 52 advanced practice providers, 25 residents and 4 fellows.
- Join a highly collaborative and team-oriented division with diverse training and practice backgrounds, dedicated to providing the highest level of care for all patients requiring primary and complex/revision arthroplasty in Wisconsin and surrounding regions.
- Participate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction Fellowship, where fellows will gain expertise in ASC and outpatient primary arthroplasty efficiency, robotic and traditional arthroplasty techniques, and the management of complex primary and revision cases for all indications, with a special emphasis on post-traumatic conditions, periprosthetic infection management, and periprosthetic fracture care.
- Access to research resources including clinical research, MCW Center for Imaging Research (CIR), a biomechanics lab, the Center for Motion Analysis lab, and other resources.
- Support for research is available throughout the broad range of the academic disciplines at MCW to meet the goals and interests of a new faculty member. Internal funding opportunities are available through MCW.
- Access to a broad range of technology for surgical cases and research, including multiple robotic platforms and navigation systems.
- Enjoy strong interdisciplinary collaboration, including collaboration with anesthesia through the pre-anesthesia testing clinic and patient optimization clinic, infectious disease, rheumatology, plastic surgery and other essential collaborators for optimal care of the arthroplasty population.
- Our total joint program currently consists of 6 teams (each team is composed of a physician and 1-2 APPs) practicing in academic and community settings who are skilled in hip and knee primary and revision arthroplasty reconstructive procedures for all indications, including custom-designed reconstructive implants.
- Ability to perform same-day arthroplasty procedures in the hospital setting at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and the new Menomonee Falls ASC Orthopaedic Center of Excellence.
- Affiliated clinical sites include Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Froedtert West Bend Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin (CW), Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC), and several ambulatory surgery centers in SE Wisconsin.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate.
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:
Kate Dillon, Physician & APP Recruiter, Sr.
katdillon@mcw.edu
LI-KD1
Qualifications
- Medical degree from an accredited institution.
- Fellowship training and board certification/board eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery.
- State medical license and DEA registration.
- Strong clinical skills and commitment to evidence-based medicine.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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.
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking an Assistant Professor to be part of its growing clinical, education and research missions in sub-specialty area of Adult Reconstruction Surgery.
Position Highlights:
- The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at MCW includes 45 clinical faculty members, 3 active research faculty members, 52 advanced practice providers, 25 residents and 4 fellows.
- Join a highly collaborative and team-oriented division with diverse training and practice backgrounds, dedicated to providing the highest level of care for all patients requiring primary and complex/revision arthroplasty in Wisconsin and surrounding regions.
- Participate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction Fellowship, where fellows will gain expertise in ASC and outpatient primary arthroplasty efficiency, robotic and traditional arthroplasty techniques, and the management of complex primary and revision cases for all indications, with a special emphasis on post-traumatic conditions, periprosthetic infection management, and periprosthetic fracture care.
- Access to research resources including clinical research, MCW Center for Imaging Research (CIR), a biomechanics lab, the Center for Motion Analysis lab, and other resources.
- Support for research is available throughout the broad range of the academic disciplines at MCW to meet the goals and interests of a new faculty member. Internal funding opportunities are available through MCW.
- Access to a broad range of technology for surgical cases and research, including multiple robotic platforms and navigation systems.
- Enjoy strong interdisciplinary collaboration, including collaboration with anesthesia through the pre-anesthesia testing clinic and patient optimization clinic, infectious disease, rheumatology, plastic surgery and other essential collaborators for optimal care of the arthroplasty population.
- Our total joint program currently consists of 6 teams (each team is composed of a physician and 1-2 APPs) practicing in academic and community settings who are skilled in hip and knee primary and revision arthroplasty reconstructive procedures for all indications, including custom-designed reconstructive implants.
- Ability to perform same-day arthroplasty procedures in the hospital setting at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and the new Menomonee Falls ASC Orthopaedic Center of Excellence.
- Affiliated clinical sites include Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Froedtert West Bend Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin (CW), Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC), and several ambulatory surgery centers in SE Wisconsin.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate.
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:
Kate Dillon, Physician & APP Recruiter, Sr.
katdillon@mcw.edu
LI-KD1
Qualifications
- Medical degree from an accredited institution.
- Fellowship training and board certification/board eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery.
- State medical license and DEA registration.
- Strong clinical skills and commitment to evidence-based medicine.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Reconstructive Surgeon
Verify your credentials meet PERM requirements
PERM's minimum requirements for a Reconstructive Surgeon position are set by the employer's job description, not a federal standard. Confirm your medical degree, residency, and any fellowship training are documented and credentialed through a ECFMG-recognized pathway before your employer files.
Target health systems with PERM filing history
Academic medical centers, large hospital networks, and multispecialty groups file PERM applications far more frequently than private practices. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have sponsored reconstructive or plastic surgery roles in recent years.
Understand the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification decision
Reconstructive Surgeon roles typically qualify under EB-2 as advanced-degree professionals, but some employers file under EB-3 to simplify the PERM process. Ask any prospective employer which category they intend to use, since your priority date and wait time depend on it.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Reconstructive Surgeon openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts the time spent approaching practices that have never navigated PERM and focuses your outreach on institutions already familiar with the process.
Negotiate PERM filing into your employment contract
Once you have a job offer, confirm in writing that the employer will initiate PERM within a defined period, typically 90 days after your start date. Reconstructive surgery hiring is competitive, and verbal assurances about sponsorship often go unfulfilled without a contractual commitment.
Check prevailing wage early using OFLC Wage Search
PERM requires your offered salary to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and geographic area. Run the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer to confirm the employer's compensation meets the Level II or Level III wage threshold for your role.
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Find Reconstructive Surgeon JobsReconstructive Surgeon Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Reconstructive Surgeon roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Reconstructive Surgeon positions qualify under EB-2 because the role requires a medical degree plus residency training, meeting the advanced-degree standard. Employers may alternatively file under EB-3 for skilled professionals. The classification affects your priority date and estimated green card wait time, so clarify which category your employer intends to use before accepting an offer.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery cap, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment test before USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition. For most nationalities outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current or near-current, meaning the green card timeline can be shorter than multiple H-1B renewal cycles.
How long does the PERM process typically take for a Reconstructive Surgeon position?
PERM labor certification at the DOL currently averages six to twelve months for standard processing, followed by I-140 adjudication at USCIS and adjustment of status or consular processing. The full timeline from PERM filing to green card approval often runs eighteen to thirty-six months for applicants from countries without significant backlog. Priority date movement affects the final stage for nationals of high-demand countries.
Where can I find Reconstructive Surgeon jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Reconstructive Surgeon openings filtered specifically by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which health systems have navigated PERM before. Targeting employers who have already completed PERM filings for similar roles significantly reduces the risk that sponsorship stalls after you accept an offer.
Can a private reconstructive surgery practice sponsor a green card, or does it need to be a hospital?
Any U.S. employer, including a private practice, can sponsor a Reconstructive Surgeon for a green card through PERM. The employer must demonstrate financial ability to pay the prevailing wage and complete the DOL-required recruitment steps. Private practices do it less frequently than hospital systems, so ask directly whether the practice has prior PERM experience and whether they work with an immigration attorney.
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