NI-Physician, Surgery: Breast

Job Posting UW Health Northern IllinoisBreast SurgeryUW Health Northern Illinois, a subsidiary of UW Health (the integrated health system of University of Wisconsin-Madison), seeks a BE/BC Breast Fellowship or Surgical Oncology Fellowship trained person interested in performing only breast surgeries (or if surgical oncology fellowship trained, then a person interested in performing only breast/soft-tissue oncology surgery) to join our community practice in Rockford, Illinois.This is a growing practice with increasing volume. We have a dedicated microvascular plastic/reconstructive surgeon and routinely collaborate with our surgery colleagues 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 and two dedicated breast nurse navigators are in place to enhance your practice.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 schedulingUW 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 missionsQualifications:MD or DO; BC or BE in General Surgery; Breast Surgical Fellowship or Surgical Oncology FellowshipActive Illinois medical license and DEA license, or ability to secure these prior to hire.BenefitsSwedishAmerican offers a highly competitive salary guarantee with wRVU production and other incentives. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:Competitive salary range (based on experience):$379,731 – $444,588Generous vacation and CME benefitsPotential opportunity for additional compensation Professional society dues, credentialing expenses & hospital dues coveredInterview and relocation expenses paid Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability and lifeRetirement Plan match and contributionMalpractice 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 Social Impact and Belonging: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 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. For more information, or to submit your CV and cover letter for consideration, please contact Abbe Castrogiovanni at View email address on click.appcast.io timePosting Date: 2025-01-01