Physician, Thoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgeon – Thoracic Surgery Focus
UW Health in northern Illinois is recruiting an exceptional, board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon with a primary interest in thoracic surgery to join our growing cardiovascular surgery team. This position offers the opportunity to develop and expand a comprehensive thoracic surgery practice while maintaining involvement in select adult cardiac surgery procedures.
We are seeking a surgeon with expertise and enthusiasm for the surgical management of lung cancer, esophageal disease, mediastinal pathology, chest wall disorders, and minimally invasive thoracic procedures. The ideal candidate will be passionate about advancing thoracic surgical services and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
As a member of our medical group with more than 370 employed providers, including comprehensive cardiology, pulmonary, oncology, and primary care teams, you will benefit from a strong, built-in referral network from the region's preferred healthcare provider. You will also enjoy the support of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health as we continue to grow our cardiothoracic service line.
As a valued member of the SwedishAmerican Medical Group, your community-based practice will flourish with the following support and benefits:
• Opportunity to build and lead a growing thoracic surgery practice with support from established cardiac surgery and cardiovascular teams
• Collaboration with a robust multidisciplinary lung cancer program and Carbone Cancer Center Rockford
• Providing care to cardiothoracic surgery patients at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital, working closely with advanced practice providers who streamline workflow and patient management
• Practicing at the region's only designated Heart Hospital, serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and operating rooms, including a brand-new hybrid room, 15 modern surgical suites, and 3 Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical systems
• 30-bed ICU with dedicated 24-hour coverage by in-house intensivists
• Established cardiovascular program, including TAVR and structural heart services
• 12-county regional referral area in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, serving a catchment area of more than 500,000 residents
• Academic appointment and teaching opportunities with the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford
Qualifications
• MD, DO, or equivalent degree with completion of residency in General Surgery and fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Surgery, or completion of an Integrated-6 or 4-3 Early Specialization Cardiothoracic Surgery residency program
• Board certified or board eligible in Thoracic Surgery
• Demonstrated interest and expertise in thoracic surgery, including minimally invasive and robotic approaches
• Active Illinois medical license and DEA registration, or the ability to obtain such credentials prior to employment
Benefits
UW Health offers a highly competitive salary guarantee with wRVU production and other incentives. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
• Competitive salary range based on experience:
o $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
About the Greater Rockford Area:
Recently named the number one housing market in America by The Wall Street Journal, Rockford and northern Illinois offer world-class attractions — all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. The greater Rockford area offers superb cultural, recreational, and outdoor amenities along with an eclectic arts community of theater, symphony, museums and dance. With an award-winning park district, Rockford has unrivaled outdoor opportunities, including Golf Digest-ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers. We have excellent private, parochial and public-school options, including the Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally. Our proximity to Chicago O’Hare International Airport opens up countless travel possibilities, and Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less.
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UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.