Physician - MD/DO - Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Community Description:

About SSM Health:

The SSM Health Department of Orthopedics in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a Hand Surgeon to join our established upper extremity practice. This position accommodates both Full-Time (1.0 FTE) and Part-Time (0.7 FTE) career paths to support optimal work-life integration.

You will join a robust, multi-specialty orthopedic department at a level II trauma center backed by an extensive primary care referral base, dedicated advanced practice providers (APPs), and specialized hand therapists. 

Opportunity Highlights:

• Flexible Commitments: True 0.7 FTE or 1.0 FTE tracks available to fit your lifestyle and clinical goals
• Built-in Referrals: Strong market presence across South-Central Wisconsin ensures a rapid, lucrative clinical ramp-up
• Regional Outreach: Includes dedicated weekly outreach (typically 1 day/week) to our established clinic in Janesville, WI
• Physician-Led Culture: Practice with high clinical autonomy within a mission-driven, supportive physician network

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Residency: Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited residency training program in either Orthopedic Surgery or Plastic Surgery
• Fellowship: Successful completion of an accredited Hand Surgery Fellowship
• Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) or the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), with eligibility for a Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand
• Licensure: Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Wisconsin.

Compensation & Benefits:

• SSM Health offers a highly competitive compensation structure 

With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, SSM Health provides convenient access to high-quality community-based services as well as world-class academic medicine, clinical trials, and research studies. The organization's footprint includes hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a fully transparent pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. As one of the largest employers in every community it serves, the organization's more than 40,000 team members and more than 15,000 providers are dedicated to fulfilling SSM Health's Mission: Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.

Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, is a vibrant city known for its blend of natural beauty and vibrant urban life. Nestled between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, the city is home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison and enjoys a lively atmosphere fueled by innovation, education, and cultural diversity. Madison boasts an award-winning food scene, expansive beautiful park systems, and a commitment to sustainability that enhances the quality of life. Whether you're savoring local flavors, enjoying live music, or embracing the city's commitment to sustainability, you'll find a welcoming and dynamic environment that feels like home.

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.

For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It?s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve.