Visas Accepted H1B or J1 Specialty General Surgery Practice Details Marshfield Medical Center (MMC) in Marshfield, Wisconsin is seeking a 1.0 FTE BC/BE fellowship-trained Trauma Surgeon to join an ...
Visas Accepted H1B or J1 Specialty General Surgery Practice Details Marshfield Medical Center (MMC) in Marshfield, Wisconsin is seeking a 1.0 FTE BC/BE fellowship-trained Trauma Surgeon to join an ...
General Surgery Job Near Waukesha, WI
$250K - $300K/yr
Join 2 General Surgeons & an experienced PA. Responsibilities involve a wide scope of general surgery, endoscopy, colonoscopy, ER cases & robotics is available for those interested. Enjoy an ...
General Surgery Job Near Waukesha, WI
$250K - $300K/yr
Join 2 General Surgeons & an experienced PA. Responsibilities involve a wide scope of general surgery, endoscopy, colonoscopy, ER cases & robotics is available for those interested. Enjoy an ...
Physician Surgery-General - Competitive Salary
Green Bay, WI · On-site
$243K - $291K/yr
General Surgery opening in Green Bay, WILocated in Green Bay, WI - Milwaukee 120mFull-time; PermanentEmployedSeeking BC/BE Overview:* Full-scope general surgery with focus on minimally invasive ...
Physician Surgery-General - Competitive Salary
Green Bay, WI · On-site
$243K - $291K/yr
General Surgery opening in Green Bay, WILocated in Green Bay, WI - Milwaukee 120mFull-time; PermanentEmployedSeeking BC/BE Overview:* Full-scope general surgery with focus on minimally invasive ...
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General Surgeon
La Crosse, WI · On-site
$245K - $294K/yr
Candidates must be board-certified/board eligible in General Surgery. Surgeons must have training/experience and qualified skills in areas of general surgery and endoscopy. Fellowship training is not ...
General Surgeon
La Crosse, WI · On-site
$245K - $294K/yr
Candidates must be board-certified/board eligible in General Surgery. Surgeons must have training/experience and qualified skills in areas of general surgery and endoscopy. Fellowship training is not ...
General Surgeon
La Crosse, WI · On-site
$245K - $294K/yr
Candidates must be board-certified/board eligible in General Surgery. Surgeons must have training/experience and qualified skills in areas of general surgery and endoscopy. Fellowship training is not ...
General Surgeon
La Crosse, WI · On-site
$245K - $294K/yr
Candidates must be board-certified/board eligible in General Surgery. Surgeons must have training/experience and qualified skills in areas of general surgery and endoscopy. Fellowship training is not ...
General Surgeon
La Crosse, WI · On-site
$245K - $294K/yr
Candidates must be board-certified/board eligible in General Surgery. Surgeons must have training/experience and qualified skills in areas of general surgery and endoscopy. Fellowship training is not ...
General Surgeon
La Crosse, WI · On-site
$245K - $294K/yr
Candidates must be board-certified/board eligible in General Surgery. Surgeons must have training/experience and qualified skills in areas of general surgery and endoscopy. Fellowship training is not ...
General Surgeon
La Crosse, WI · On-site
$245K - $294K/yr
Candidates must be board-certified/board eligible in General Surgery. Surgeons must have training/experience and qualified skills in areas of general surgery and endoscopy. Fellowship training is not ...
General Surgeon
La Crosse, WI · On-site
$245K - $294K/yr
Candidates must be board-certified/board eligible in General Surgery. Surgeons must have training/experience and qualified skills in areas of general surgery and endoscopy. Fellowship training is not ...
General Surgeon
$246K - $295K/yr
Must have completed a training program in general surgery * Must be a U.S. citizen to serve on Active Duty * Must have a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve Have questions or want more ...
General Surgeon
$246K - $295K/yr
Must have completed a training program in general surgery * Must be a U.S. citizen to serve on Active Duty * Must have a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve Have questions or want more ...
General Surgeon
$251K - $302K/yr
Must have completed a training program in general surgery * Must be a U.S. citizen to serve on Active Duty * Must have a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve Have questions or want more ...
General Surgeon
$251K - $302K/yr
Must have completed a training program in general surgery * Must be a U.S. citizen to serve on Active Duty * Must have a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve Have questions or want more ...
General Surgeon
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$246K - $295K/yr
Must have completed a training program in general surgery * Must be a U.S. citizen to serve on Active Duty * Must have a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve Have questions or want more ...
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General Surgeon
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$246K - $295K/yr
Must have completed a training program in general surgery * Must be a U.S. citizen to serve on Active Duty * Must have a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve Have questions or want more ...
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General Surgeon
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$245K - $294K/yr
Must have completed a training program in general surgery * Must be a U.S. citizen to serve on Active Duty * Must have a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve Have questions or want more ...
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General Surgeon
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$245K - $294K/yr
Must have completed a training program in general surgery * Must be a U.S. citizen to serve on Active Duty * Must have a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve Have questions or want more ...
General Surgeon
Madison, WI · On-site
$251K - $302K/yr
Must have completed a training program in general surgery * Must be a U.S. citizen to serve on Active Duty * Must have a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve Have questions or want more ...
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General Surgeon
Madison, WI · On-site
$251K - $302K/yr
Must have completed a training program in general surgery * Must be a U.S. citizen to serve on Active Duty * Must have a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve Have questions or want more ...
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General Surgeon
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$245K - $294K/yr
To find out more information about general surgery in the U.S. Army, visit www.goarmy.com/amedd . You may also reach out to your local Army Medical Recruiter to learn how you can get started on your ...
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General Surgeon
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$245K - $294K/yr
To find out more information about general surgery in the U.S. Army, visit www.goarmy.com/amedd . You may also reach out to your local Army Medical Recruiter to learn how you can get started on your ...
General Surgeon
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$246K - $295K/yr
Completion of a general surgery training program is mandatory. * Must be a U.S. citizen to serve on Active Duty. * Permanent U.S. residency is required for Army Reserve candidates. Interested in ...
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General Surgeon
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$246K - $295K/yr
Completion of a general surgery training program is mandatory. * Must be a U.S. citizen to serve on Active Duty. * Permanent U.S. residency is required for Army Reserve candidates. Interested in ...
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General Surgeon
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$246K - $295K/yr
Completion of a general surgery training program. * U.S. citizenship is required for Active Duty service. * Permanent U.S. residency is necessary for Army Reserve candidates. Learn More If you are ...
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General Surgeon
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$246K - $295K/yr
Completion of a general surgery training program. * U.S. citizenship is required for Active Duty service. * Permanent U.S. residency is necessary for Army Reserve candidates. Learn More If you are ...
General Surgeon
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$246K - $295K/yr
Completion of a general surgery training program is essential. * U.S. citizenship is required for Active Duty service. * A permanent U.S. residency is necessary for Army Reserve candidates.
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General Surgeon
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$246K - $295K/yr
Completion of a general surgery training program is essential. * U.S. citizenship is required for Active Duty service. * A permanent U.S. residency is necessary for Army Reserve candidates.
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General Surgeon
Appleton, WI · On-site
$237K - $285K/yr
Join a well-established, collaborative general surgery practice with 4 other physicians providing the full spectrum inpatient only general surgery services. * Access to advanced technology, including ...
General Surgeon
Appleton, WI · On-site
$237K - $285K/yr
Join a well-established, collaborative general surgery practice with 4 other physicians providing the full spectrum inpatient only general surgery services. * Access to advanced technology, including ...
General Surgeon
Wauwatosa, WI · On-site
$243K - $291K/yr
Completion of a general surgery training program is essential. * U.S. citizenship is required for those serving on Active Duty. * A permanent U.S. residency is necessary for Army Reserve candidates.
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General Surgeon
Wauwatosa, WI · On-site
$243K - $291K/yr
Completion of a general surgery training program is essential. * U.S. citizenship is required for those serving on Active Duty. * A permanent U.S. residency is necessary for Army Reserve candidates.
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Qualifications: · Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery · Licensed or eligible for licensure in Minnesota and Wisconsin · Commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care ...
Qualifications: · Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery · Licensed or eligible for licensure in Minnesota and Wisconsin · Commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care ...
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| Aspect | General Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
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| Required Credentials | Medical degree, surgical residency, medical license | Medical degree, surgical residency in orthopedics, medical license |
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| Common Search/Comparison | Often compared for surgical specialties and procedures | Specialized in bones and joints, often contrasted with other surgical fields |
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Job description
Visas Accepted
H1B or J1
Specialty
General Surgery
Practice Details
Marshfield Medical Center (MMC) in Marshfield, Wisconsin is seeking a 1.0 FTE BC/BE fellowship-trained Trauma Surgeon to join an established 7-member Trauma Surgery section. This service is an acute care trauma service model covering all aspects of acute care surgery, critical care and trauma. MMC is a Level II Trauma Center. Trauma attending is in house 24/7.
During the day, one trauma surgeon/surgical intensivist or critical care intensivist staffs the SICU, one surgeon staffs the Acute Care Surgical Service and one surgeon is dedicated to trauma patients on the floor and to trauma activations. At night, one trauma surgeon covers SICU, Acute Care Surgical Service and Trauma. 4-5-night shifts per month. Back-up for the night trauma surgeon is covered by a day trauma surgeon. The ICU and trauma services are each supported with allied health providers. The acute care surgical service includes surgical resident supervision. The ideal candidate will have completed a Surgical Critical Care or Acute Care Fellowship and be board certified/board eligible for surgical critical care through the American Board of Surgery. An interest in participating in trauma research is required.
Competitive compensation package includes:
• Annual compensation of $605,000 if you complete required number of shifts for 1.0 FTE
• In addition, a $100,000 retention incentive to be paid if you remain a 1.0 FTE for 4 years (this will be subject to a contractual agreement specifying all details)
We strongly encourage our physicians to be involved in medical education to continue building our strong foundation of patient care, research and education for years to come.
Community Description
Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, Marshfield is a safe, clean community with a population of about 20,000 people. The region boasts a solid economy and a low cost of living, which includes below-national average costs for housing and transportation. Community pride is evident in the private and city funds invested to make Marshfield a great place to live. Located one mile outside of town, you will have access to 6,500 acres for hiking, biking, hunting, canoeing, cross-country skiing, berry picking, and wildlife or bird watching or simply enjoying the fresh air. With excellent schools and high school graduation rates high above the national average, Marshfield is committed to offering and preparing students for top-notch education opportunities. Those of us that have chosen to call Marshfield home have come to enjoy the benefits of short commutes, safe and friendly neighborhoods, fresh air and water, bountiful nature, and so much more. Come and see for yourself. Fun Fact: Marshfield is known as the HEART of Wisconsin!
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.
OR
An 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.
OR
If 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
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 RecruiterPhone: +1 (715) 3931025 or Email: stephanie.pacey@sanfordhealth.org
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