Physician, Cardiothoracic Surgery
About The Position
UW Health in northern Illinois is recruiting an exceptional, board-certified Cardiac Surgeon to join our dynamic cardiovascular surgery team. We are looking for candidates with an interest in adult cardiac surgery, with a focus on coronary artery disease and structural heart disease, including surgical and trans-catheter aortic valve replacement. We’re looking for candidates who have the desire and passion to help build a robust cardiothoracic surgery service line in northern Illinois. You will have the full support of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in this endeavor. As a member of our medical group with over 280 employed providers, including comprehensive cardiology and pulmonary teams as well as over 100 primary care providers, you have the benefit of a built-in referral base from the area’s preferred healthcare provider. As a valued member of the UW Health in northern IL Medical Group, your community-based practice will flourish with the following support and benefits: Providing care to cardiothoracic surgery patients at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital, working closely with advanced practice providers who streamline workflow and patient management Working exclusively in the region’s only designated Heart Hospital, UW Health is the most preferred provider of cardiac services in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Supporting a robust TAVR program Supporting Carbone Cancer Center Rockford in caring for lung cancer patients Access to state-of-the-art equipment and operating rooms, with brand new hybrid room, 15 modern surgical suites and 3 Da Vinci Xi robots 30-bed ICU with dedicated 24-hour coverage by in-house intensivists 12-county regional referral area in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, with a catchment area of over 500,000 Academic appointment and teaching with University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford
Requirements
- MD, DO, or equivalent degree with completion of residency in General Surgery and additional fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Surgery or completion of an Integrated-6 year or 4-3 Early Specialization cardiothoracic residency is required.
- Active license in the State of Illinois and active DEA license, or the ability to apply for such licenses prior to or upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Providing care to cardiothoracic surgery patients at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital, working closely with advanced practice providers who streamline workflow and patient management
- Working exclusively in the region’s only designated Heart Hospital, UW Health is the most preferred provider of cardiac services in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
- Supporting a robust TAVR program
- Supporting Carbone Cancer Center Rockford in caring for lung cancer patients
- Academic appointment and teaching with University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford
Benefits
- UW Health offers a highly competitive salary guarantee with wRVU production and other incentives.
- Competitive salary range based on experience: $911,757 - $1,104,538
- Generous vacation and CME benefits
- Potential opportunity for additional compensation
- Professional society dues, credentialing expenses & hospital dues covered
- Interview and relocation expenses paid
- Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability and life
- Retirement Plan match and contribution
- Malpractice with tail coverage
- Generous provider referral bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
