UW Health
Northern Illinois, a subsidiary of UW Health (the integrated health system of
University of Wisconsin-Madison), seeks a BE/BC fellowship trained Breast
Surgeon, or a surgical oncology fellowship trained candidate that has a special
interest in Breast to join
our community practice in Rockford,
Illinois.
This is a growing practice with increasing volume and collaboration with our
plastic/reconstructive surgery colleagues, as well as Divisional partners at
UW-Madison.
In
addition to traditional benign and malignant breast disease, there is
additional focus on high-risk patients, survivorship, and increasing
collaboration with Gynecologic Oncology.
Two Physicians Assistants are in place to enhance your practice, and
there is an opportunity for incorporation of novel technologies for the
interested applicant.
As a
valued member of UW Health Medical Group, your community-based practice will
flourish with the following support:
·
Quaternary support in patient care from
UW Health University Hospital, Division of Breast Surgery at University of
Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health in Madison, Wisconsin
·
Only dedicated Breast Surgery team
within a 12-county catchment (750,000 population)
·
State-of-the-art surgical department
with 15 surgical suites, daVinci robotics, and block scheduling
·
UW Health Northern Illinois offers
comprehensive surgical service including general, plastic, cardiac, endocrine, neuro,
orthopedic, colorectal and vascular surgeons providing dedicated support to the
270+ employed providers of UW Health Northern
Illinois Medical Group.
·
Academic affiliation with the
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health can be explored
for interested parties who directly engage in the teaching or research missions
Qualifications:
- MD or DO; BC or BE in General
Surgery, ATLS, ACLS/Breast Surgical Fellowship
- Active Illinois medical license
and DEA license, or ability to secure these prior to hire.
SwedishAmerican offers a highly competitive salary guarantee
with wRVU production and other incentives. Our comprehensive benefits package
includes:
- Competitive
salary range (based on experience):
- 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.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion…UW
Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and
is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity
shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous
and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities,
women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are
strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
For
more information, or to submit your CV and cover letter for consideration, please
contact:
Abbe Castrogiovanni at acastrogiovanni@uwhealth.org
