Adult Congenital Heart Disease - Faculty

Position Summary: 

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Wisconsin (CW), seeks a board certified / board eligible physician to join our expanding Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program .  This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at the 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:

• Provide clinical care for complex adult congenital heart disease patients across inpatient (CICU/acute care) and outpatient settings.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary ACHD team including cardiologists, APPs, nurse coordinators, and surgeons.
• Contribute to teaching, research, and program growth, with effort tailored to interests and institutional needs.     
• Integrate into the Herma Heart Institute, supporting a high-volume, comprehensive congenital heart program.
• Work primarily in Milwaukee, with outreach as needed to Northeast Wisconsin and the Madison area, supporting regional collaboration through the Forward Pediatric Alliance.  
• Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate.  

Schedule:

• Full time
• Adult Congenital Heart Disease call approximately 1 in 5 nights as secons call
• Salaried (Exempt)

Department/Division Highlights:

The Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Program at Children’s Wisconsin provides comprehensive, longitudinal care for a diverse population of patients, including those with complex and high-risk congenital heart disease. Clinical services encompass inpatient consultative care in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) and Acute Cardiac Unit, as well as specialized ACHD outpatient clinics held multiple times each week. Care is delivered primarily at Children’s Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital, allowing for seamless integration of pediatric and adult congenital services across the care continuum.

The successful candidate will join a well-established, multidisciplinary ACHD team that includes five experienced adult congenital cardiologists, two nurse practitioners, three dedicated nurse coordinators, and three congenital heart surgeons. This collaborative environment supports high-quality clinical care, programmatic growth, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

In addition to ACHD responsibilities, the candidate will be integrated into the Pediatric Cardiology Division within the Herma Heart Institute (HHI). Pediatric clinical roles and responsibilities will be tailored to the candidate’s interests, training background, and institutional needs. The HHI represents one of the largest and most comprehensive congenital heart programs in the region, comprising three congenital heart surgeons, 30 pediatric and adult congenital cardiologists, eight pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists, 11 pediatric intensivists, 22 advanced practice providers, and a total workforce exceeding 300 members.

The HHI also has a strong academic and research mission, with eight research-intensive principal investigators leading multiple active NIH-funded and equivalent projects, as well as a robust quality and outcomes program. Research activities are supported through the Children’s Research Institute of Children’s Wisconsin. In 2025, the HHI received more than $58 million in endowed funds through partnership with the Children’s Wisconsin Foundation to support research, education, and clinical innovation, with a strategic emphasis on precision medicine and tissue engineering related to congenital heart disease.

Through the Forward Pediatric Alliance (FPA)—a collaborative partnership between the Herma Heart Institute at Children’s Wisconsin and UW Health Kids/American Family Children’s Hospital—the program benefits from a strong regional network and meaningful opportunities for cross-institutional clinical, educational, and research collaboration.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching, and cutting-edge basic, clinical, and translational research.

Qualifications:

• Medical/Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, PsyD, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification (or eligibility) in Pediatric Cardiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
• Unrestricted 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.
• Endorsement of the core values and missions of Herma Heart Institute, Children’s Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin, and Forward Pediatric Alliance   

Why MCW?

• Opportunities for professional development, teaching, and/or research.. 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!

Organizational Overview

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:

Mikaela Messerschmidt - Physician & APP Recruiter

[email protected] 

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Peter Bartz, MD

Professor, Pediatrics & Medicine (Cardiology), Medical College of Wisconsin

Chief, Pediatric Cardiology

Leigh Gabrielle Herma Endowed Chair and Co-Director, Herma Heart Institute

Associate Chief Medical Officer-Ambulatory, Children’s Wisconsin

[email protected]  ¦office 414-266-2380

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

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