Neurosurgeon

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Hospital

Schedule: Full Time

Sign On Bonus: $30,000

CME Allowance: $4,000

Relocation Allowance: $10,000

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This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Neurosurgeon with an interest and desire to do spine and cranial work to join a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• Step into an established, high-performing Neurosurgery practice focused on complex spine and cranial cases along with general neurology. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a stable, nonprofit health system and a large multispecialty group. As an employed physician, you will benefit from deep operational and clinical support and a robust, built-in internal referral network.

• Call Structure: 1:3 call / possibly 1:4

• Practice Setting:The practice is situated within a state-of-the-art hospital featuring a designated Neuro ICU, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and an established Interventional Pain Program.

• Access to a full spectrum of dedicated colleagues, including Neurosurgery and Neurology Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and Physician Assistants. The team is further supported by Neuropsychologists, Epileptologists, NeuroInterventional Radiology specialists, and Neurohospitalists.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery.

• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration.

About Columbia St. Mary's Hospital

• Modern 360-bed hospital / medical center

• Serving a population of approximately of 560,000

• Integrated referral network

• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture

• Long-term practice stability

• National network with local autonomy

• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

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