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General Surgery Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Physician - General Surgery

Eau Claire, WI · On-site

$247K - $297K/yr

Visas Accepted H1B Specialty General Surgery Practice Details Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This service will provide outpatient ...

Physician - General Surgery

Minocqua, WI · On-site

$250K - $300K/yr

Visas Accepted H1B or J1 Specialty General Surgery Practice Details Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon to join a well-established practice in Minocqua, Wisconsin.

Surgery - General Physician

Viroqua, WI

$226K - $272K/yr

General Surgeon Position Overview As a General Surgeon at Vernon Health, you will provide comprehensive surgical care for patients in Viroqua, Vernon County, and the surrounding Driftless Region. You ...

General Surgeon

Viroqua, WI · On-site

$226K - $272K/yr

Shared general surgery call at 1:3 ratio * Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Employment at VMH: * Comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, vision, life ...

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General Surgeon

Viroqua, WI · On-site

$226K - $272K/yr

Shared general surgery call at 1:3 ratio * Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Employment at VMH: * Comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, vision, life ...

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General Surgeon

Viroqua, WI · On-site

$226K - $272K/yr

Shared general surgery call at 1:3 ratio * Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Employment at VMH: * Comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, vision, life ...

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How much do general surgery jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for general surgery in Wisconsin is $46.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.29 and $40.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the most common challenges faced by general surgeons during their early years of practice?

Early-career general surgeons often face challenges such as managing a demanding and unpredictable schedule, handling high-stakes decision-making under pressure, and balancing clinical responsibilities with administrative tasks. Adapting to a variety of surgical cases and developing strong communication skills for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams are also key hurdles. Continuous learning and mentorship are essential to building confidence and refining surgical techniques, especially when transitioning from residency to independent practice.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a general surgeon?

To thrive as a General Surgeon, you need a medical degree, completion of a surgical residency, board certification, and advanced knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures. Mastery of surgical instruments, minimally invasive technologies, and proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems are critical. Exceptional decision-making, steady hands, resilience, and teamwork are soft skills that set outstanding surgeons apart. These competencies ensure safe, effective patient care and optimal surgical outcomes in high-pressure environments.

What is the difference between General Surgery vs Orthopedic Surgery?

AspectGeneral SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Required CredentialsMedical degree, surgical residency, medical licenseMedical degree, surgical residency in orthopedics, medical license
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, surgical centersHospitals, orthopedic clinics, surgical centers
Industry UsageBroad surgical procedures across various body systemsMusculoskeletal system, bones, joints, muscles
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for surgical specialties and proceduresSpecialized in bones and joints, often contrasted with other surgical fields

While both General Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery require medical degrees and surgical training, General Surgeons perform a wide range of procedures across multiple body systems, whereas Orthopedic Surgeons focus specifically on the musculoskeletal system. Their work environments overlap in hospitals and clinics, but their specialties differ significantly in scope and focus.

What is a general surgeon?

General surgeons are medical doctors who are trained to perform a wide range of surgical procedures on various parts of the body. They commonly operate on the abdomen, digestive tract, breast, skin, and soft tissues. General surgeons also manage preoperative, operative, and postoperative care for their patients. Their expertise makes them essential for treating injuries, diseases, and conditions that require surgical intervention.
What are the most commonly searched types of General Surgery jobs in Wisconsin? The most popular types of General Surgery jobs in Wisconsin are:
What cities in Wisconsin are hiring for General Surgery jobs? Cities in Wisconsin with the most General Surgery job openings:
Infographic showing various General Surgery job openings in Wisconsin as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,129 per year, or $46.7 per hour.

Physician - General Surgery

Sanford Health

Eau Claire, WI • On-site

$247K - $297K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Visas Accepted

H1B

Specialty

General Surgery

Practice Details

Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
This service will provide outpatient and inpatient coverage for General Surgery needs and is not limited to but includes consultation and surgery on medical conditions involving the breast, gastrointestinal tract, biliary tract and hernias, and screening and diagnostic endoscopy. Our experts at Marshfield Clinic Health System use the latest technology and treatments to provide world-class healthcare, and work alongside dedicated colleagues and outstanding support staff.
We strongly encourage our physicians to be involved in medical education and research to continue building our strong foundation of patient care, research and education for years to come.

Community Description

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Located in western Wisconsin, Eau Claire, meaning French for clear waters, is located at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers, and is considered to be one of Eau Claire's finest assets and a valuable link to the area's heritage. The most recent investment in the arts and live music scene is the Pablo Center at the Confluence, a 1,200+ seat theatre with an approximately 400-seat flexible theatre that has three rehearsal, dance and community rooms, visual arts galleries and more. Eau Claire is home to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley Technical College, as well as excellent public and private K-12 schools. Recreation for all seasons is close by and includes boating, fishing, golf, hiking and nature trails, bicycle trails, as well as snowmobile, cross-country ski and snowshoe areas. Eau Claire is just 75 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul along the I-94 corridor. If you are interested in living in a safe community and caring for an underserved population, Eau Claire is the perfect city for you. Fun Fact: Eau Claire is known as the Horseradish Capital of the World!

Job Description

General Surgery Core Privileges include the ability to admit, evaluate, diagnose and provide pre-, intra-, and postoperative care and perform surgical procedures for adolescents and adults (except where specifically excluded from practice and except for those special procedure privilege), to correct or treat various conditions, illnesses, and injuries of the alimentary tract, abdomen and its contents, breast, skin, soft tissue, head and neck, endocrine system, and minor extremity surgery. Surgery Core privileges also include the ability to provide for the on-call emergent/urgent needs of the pediatric and pre-adolescent surgical patient within the core privilege definition.

Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. degree.
Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways:An applicant who has just completed a residency shall provide his/her residency or fellowship log.ORAn applicant who is not applying directly out of a residency shall provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the past 12 months, including numbers of procedures morbidity, mortality, infection rates and other complications. Applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the clinical aspects of General Surgery and case volumes should show performance of at least 100 procedures in the past 12 months.ORIf a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant's clinical activity for the past 12 months is required. Applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the clinical aspects of General Surgery and case volumes should show performance of at least 100 procedures in the past 12 months.More education and experience may be required the more advanced the practice becomes.
Successful completion of a hospital affiliated surgical residency program or a clinical fellowship of at least five years' duration accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada. The Credentials Committee; Physician Executive or Medical Affairs Committee; and the Board of Directors or the Board of Governors may consider training at residency programs accredited by organizations other than the above.Certification by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their residency training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their residency training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entities policy for grandfather exceptions)Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

Compensation

Compensation and Benefits
Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.
Sanford Health - Marshfield Clinic is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. This may qualify you for additional state and/or federal education loan forgiveness programs.

Recruiter Information

Stephanie Pacey, Physician Recruiter Phone: +1 (715) 3931025 or Email: stephanie.pacey@sanfordhealth.org

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.


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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

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Headquarters location

Sioux Falls, SD, US

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