NI-Physician, Vascular Surgery

Job Summary

UW Health in northern Illinois seeks a BE/BC Plastic Surgeon to join our comprehensive surgical service in Rockford, Illinois.

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 Vascular Surgery at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health in Madison, Wisconsin
• Highly skilled vascular call coverage of 1:4
• Local teaching opportunities of rotating vascular surgery residents & fellows, as well as medical students
• Full access to state-of-the-art Cath Lab & 15 surgical suites
• Only dedicated Vascular Surgery group within a 12-county catchment (750,000 population)
• UW Health Northern Illinois offers comprehensive surgical service including general, plastic, cardiac, endocrine, orthopedic, colorectal and breast surgeons providing dedicated support to the 280+ 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

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.