General Surgeon

Ascension Health; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation allowance

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

Job summary

Ascension Elmbrook Hospital in Brookfield, WI seeks a physician to provide admitting, attending or consulting services for inpatient and outpatient patients. You will work with a four-surgeon team and two advanced practice providers, delivering high-quality care with robotic-assisted techniques.

The role includes collaboration with case management for discharge planning, ongoing clinical excellence, and opportunities in teaching and research as requested.

Qualifications

• MD/DO credentialed physicians required.
• Wisconsin or Minnesota medical licensure prior to hire.
• Advanced Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Admitting, attending, or consulting physician for inpatient and outpatient care.
• Coordinate discharge planning with case management to ensure smooth transitions.
• Maintain thorough documentation per insurance standards and manage appeals as needed.
• Deliver cost-effective, high-quality patient care through continuous clinical improvement.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical decision making

Communication

Education

MD/DO required

Tools

DV5 Robot

Da Vinci Surgical System

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Brookfield, WI

Facility Name: Ascension Elmbrook Hospital

Schedule: Full time

Sign-On Bonus: $50,000

Relocation Allowance: $10,000

Productivity incentives: RVU

CME allowance: $4,000

Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Enjoy a balanced, manageable 1:5 call schedule for optimal work-life harmony.

• Access state-of-the-art technology, including the DV5 Robot and Da Vinci Surgical System, for cutting-edge robotic-assisted procedures.

• Collaborate with a collegial, highly established team of four surgeons and two Advanced Practice Providers.

• Benefit from a dedicated medical weight loss support team ensuring comprehensive patient care.

• Deliver exceptional clinical care by evaluating and treating patients using expert diagnostic and surgical skills.

• Serve as an admitting, attending, or consulting physician, seamlessly managing inpatient and outpatient needs alongside prompt referral processing.

• Partner closely with case management to coordinate thorough discharge planning and smooth patient transitions.

• Drive continuous clinical excellence and cost-effective care through quality improvement initiatives.

• Engage in academic enrichment, including medical education and research initiatives as requested.

• Maintain thorough documentation adhering to insurance standards, managing timely appeal processes to safeguard patient access.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• One or more of the following:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Preferred Credential(s):

• Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Work Experience

• None required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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