Physician - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery

Sanford Health•Marshfield, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Cardiovascular Surgeon to join the team at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, Wisconsin. The role is based at the flagship Level II trauma hospital and includes cardiac, thoracic, valve, robotic, and TAVR cases. The team is seeking a physician with at least five years of experience after fellowship. The call schedule is 1:4. Core privileges in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery include performing histories and physical examinations; admitting patients when applicable to the setting; evaluating, diagnosing, and consulting; and providing nonsurgical and surgical care to adult and adolescent patients, except where specifically excluded from practice. Sanford Health describes itself as the largest rural health system in the United States and is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and expanding access to health care in America's heartland. Marshfield is described as a safe, clean community of about 20,000 people, with a solid economy, low cost of living, short commutes, outdoor recreation, and strong educational opportunities.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree.
At least five years of experience after fellowship, as stated in the practice details.
Successful completion of a hospital-affiliated General Surgical residency program and an ACGME-, AOA-, or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada-accredited fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery or General Thoracic Surgery. Other training may be considered through the credentialing policy's waiver of eligibility process.
Certification in the primary practice area by the applicable ABMS, AOA, or Royal College specialty or subspecialty board. Applicants who completed fellowship within the past five years may apply before board certification but must obtain certification within five years of fellowship completion unless the governing board waives the requirement.
Demonstrate at least 50 Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery procedures in the last 12 months. Applicants applying directly after fellowship may provide their fellowship log; others must provide a hospital quality profile or, if unavailable, documentation of clinical activity for the prior 12 months.
Meet the applicable credentialing and privileging requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures, including cardiac, thoracic, valve, robotic, and TAVR cases.
Perform histories and physical examinations; admit patients when applicable; evaluate, diagnose, and consult; and provide nonsurgical and surgical care to adult and adolescent patients within granted privileges.
Participate in a 1:4 call schedule.