Physician, Thoracic Surgery

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Rockford, IL

3d•$911,757 - $1,104,538

About The Position

UW Health in northern Illinois is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible cardiothoracic surgeon with a primary interest in thoracic surgery to join its cardiovascular surgery team. The physician will have the opportunity to develop and expand a comprehensive thoracic surgery practice while maintaining involvement in select adult cardiac surgery procedures. The practice focuses on surgical management of lung cancer, esophageal disease, mediastinal pathology, chest wall disorders, and minimally invasive thoracic procedures. The surgeon will care for cardiothoracic surgery patients at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital and collaborate with advanced practice providers, established cardiac surgery and cardiovascular teams, and a multidisciplinary lung cancer program with Carbone Cancer Center Rockford. The position includes opportunities to build and lead a growing thoracic surgery practice, access modern surgical facilities and equipment, and participate in teaching through an academic appointment with the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford. The role is supported by the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. The practice serves a 12-county referral area across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, with a catchment area of more than 500,000 residents. UW Health offers a competitive salary guarantee with wRVU production and other incentives, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
Completion of a General Surgery residency and Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship, or completion of an Integrated-6 or 4-3 Early Specialization Cardiothoracic Surgery residency program.
Board certification or board eligibility in Thoracic Surgery.
Demonstrated interest and expertise in thoracic surgery, including minimally invasive and robotic approaches.
Active Illinois medical license and DEA registration, or ability to obtain them before employment.

Responsibilities

Develop and expand a comprehensive thoracic surgery practice.
Maintain involvement in select adult cardiac surgery procedures.
Provide surgical management for lung cancer, esophageal disease, mediastinal pathology, chest wall disorders, and other thoracic conditions.
Use minimally invasive and robotic approaches to thoracic surgery.
Provide care to cardiothoracic surgery patients at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital.
Collaborate with advanced practice providers and multidisciplinary cardiac, cardiovascular, and lung cancer teams.
Build and lead a growing thoracic surgery practice.
Participate in teaching opportunities through the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford.

Benefits

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, and hospital dues covered.
Interview and relocation expenses paid.
Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
Retirement plan match and contribution.
Malpractice coverage with tail coverage.
Generous provider referral bonus.
Academic appointment and teaching opportunities with the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford.
Access to state-of-the-art equipment and operating rooms, including a new hybrid room, 15 modern surgical suites, and 3 Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical systems.
Support from a 30-bed ICU with dedicated 24-hour coverage by in-house intensivists.