Colorectal Surgeon

Periop Leader Network (Formerly OR Manager); Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 428,000 - 504,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME benefits

Tail coverage

Retirement match

Job summary

UW Health in Northern Illinois seeks a BE/BC colorectal surgeon to join our expanding team in Rockford, IL. This on-site, full-time role leads development of a community-based colorectal surgery service line with strong collaboration from UW Health colorectal team.

The practitioner will participate in outpatient, inpatient, and surgical care, with a pelvic floor program in partnership with a urogynecologist, and teaching opportunities through UW Health – Madison.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in colorectal surgery.
• Illinois medical license and DEA license, or ability to obtain prior to hire.
• Active board certification or eligibility in colorectal surgery.

Responsibilities

• Full-time practice encompassing outpatient, inpatient, surgery, and consultations.
• Collaborate with a large referral network and UW Health colorectal team.
• Lead development of a pelvic floor program with a urogynecologist partner.
• Participate in general surgery call pool and the regional colorectal program.
• Faculty appointment with teaching opportunities through UW Health – Madison.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical excellence

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Communication

Education

MD/DO

BC/BE in Colorectal Surgery

Job description

Colorectal Surgeon

UW Health in Northern Illinois seeks a BE/BC colorectal surgeon to join our expanding team. This is a unique opportunity to lead the development of a high-quality, community-based colorectal surgery service line with strong collaboration and support from the UW Health colorectal team in Rockford, IL.

Location: Rockford, Illinois, United States (on-site)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $428,039.00 - $504,270.00

Your Practice Includes The Following

• Full-time practice encompassing outpatient, inpatient, surgery, and consultations.
• Supportive referral network of over 300 employed providers
• Partnering with a board-certified urogynecologist to establish a pelvic floor program.
• Participation in the general surgery call pool, supported by UW Health's regional colorectal surgery program.
• Faculty appointment with teaching opportunities through UW Health – Madison.
• Access to UW Health's state-of-the-art facilities:
• 15 surgical suites on the Rockford campus and two in Belvidere.
• Three DaVinci Xi robotic surgery systems.
• A regional cancer center with access to University of Wisconsin clinical trials.
• Tumor conference participation locally and with UW Madison.

Qualifications

• MD or DO; BC or BE in Colorectal Surgery.
• Active Illinois medical license and DEA license, or ability to secure these prior to hire.

Benefits

SwedishAmerican offers a highly competitive salary guarantee with wRVU production and other incentives. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary range (based on experience):
• $428,039 - $504,270
• Generous vacation and CME benefits
• Potential opportunity for additional compensation
• Professional society dues, credentialing expenses & hospital dues covered
• Interview and relocation expenses paid
• Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability and life
• Retirement Plan match and contribution
• Malpractice 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 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.

Job ID: 84450179