NI-Physician, Surgery: Breast

Job Summary

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 member of our team, you will receive the following support and benefits:

• Comprehensive interdisciplinary cancer services in our state-of-the-art cancer center with Commission on Cancer Accreditation and Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval
• Dedicated Breast Health Center awarded with National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
• Onsite PET and CT, 45 chair infusion unit, Paxman Scalp Cooling, Bravo HDR
• SBRT and state-of-the art Edge Linear Accelerator
• Quaternary support from the UW Health Carbone Cancer Center in Madison, WI
• 12-county regional referral area in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin
• Stipend for medical directorship
• Academic appointment and teaching with University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford

Education

• MD or DO - Required

License/Certifications

• Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire - Required
• Active Illinois medical license - Required
• Board Certification or Board Eligible in Endocrinology. Board certification must be obtained within 5 years - Required
• Bi-annual CPR certification - Preferred

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.