Physician - MD/DO - Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Physician Moms Group; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 594,000 - 726,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

10+ weeks of vacation

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus for extra shifts

Job summary

SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI is seeking a Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join a growing anesthesia team. The department supports 7 general operating rooms, one cardiovascular OR, a hybrid cath lab, and a free-standing outpatient surgery center.

The program handles about 125 open hearts, 40 TAVRs and 35 thoracic cases annually. The position offers a $660,000 base salary with a signing bonus, a comprehensive benefits package, and at least 10 weeks of vacation.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia services for a wide range of procedures including general surgery, orthopedics, urology, OB, neuro, cardiac, GI and more.
• Participate in a call rotation with a 1:5 frequency (primary and backup calls).
• Work within a medical direction model with occasional solo cases as assigned.

Skills

Cardiac anesthesia

Patient care focus

Team collaboration

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Community Description:

About SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital:

$660,000 Base Salary and Signing Bonus!

Join the growing Anesthesia Team in Fond du Lac, WI:

At SSM Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services, and our Wisconsin Region is seeking a Cardiac Anesthesiologist at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital. Conveniently located along the southern shore of Lake Winnebago, Fond du Lac offers the perfect combination of small-town charm with easy access to outdoor recreation.

Position & Facility Details:

The anesthesiology department consists of 11 Anesthesiologists and a total of 11 CRNAs and CAAs. The care delivery model is medical direction for all cases as well as frequent solo cases for the physicians. Overnight and weekend call services are covered by the physicians only. Call frequency is 1:5 including primary and backup calls. The daily schedule and assignments are determined by your position in the call rotation.

Anesthesia services are provided at St. Agnes Hospital (a critical access hospital) and the Fond du Lac Surgery Center (a free-standing outpatient center). The main hospital is located in the heart of Fond du Lac, and the surgery center is conveniently located approximately two miles away.

St. Agnes Hospital utilizes anesthesia services throughout the facility in 7 general operating rooms, one cardiovascular operating room, a hybrid cath lab, a cardiac EP lab, 4 GI procedure rooms, obstetrics, and medical imaging. Case types include general surgery, orthopedics, urology, gyn, obstetrics, neuro (back surgery and crani), cardiac, cath lab, vascular, GI endoscopy, podiatry, and minimal pediatrics. We do not do interventional neurology or transplant surgery (except for rare organ procurement).

The Surgery Center has 4 operating rooms for outpatient orthopedics, ENT, pediatrics, plastic and cosmetic surgery, podiatry, and ophthalmology.

The cardiac anesthesia team is made up of 5 anesthesiologists. Fellowship training or TEE certification is not required. We currently perform about 125 open hearts, 40 TAVRs, and 35 thoracic cases per year and expect the program to grow in the near future. Post-operative care is managed by the cardiothoracic surgeon and intensivists.

SSM Health uses Epic for its electronic medical record.

Compensation Details:

• $660,000 Base Salary
• Competitive compensation package
• Earn additional income: generous bonus pay for picking up extra shifts and covering additional call
• At least 10 weeks vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• CME Allowance

Founded by Mother Agnes Hazotte and the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital treated its first patient in 1896. The 146-bed hospital has grown into both an inpatient and outpatient facility providing innovative community and regional health care services to the greater Fond du Lac area.

As a nonprofit Catholic institution, SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac serves people of all faiths and beliefs. It is a Level 3 trauma center and a leader in providing quality, state-of-the-art health care services, including cancer care, an accredited stroke center, and comprehensive heart care through SSM Health Dale Michels Heart & Vascular Care. We also offer angioplasty, electrophysiology services, structural heart procedures and open-heart surgery, birthing services, robotic surgery, behavioral health, women's health, therapy services, and 24-hour emergency care. Forbes has named SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac as a Top Hospital for 2026.

Nestled at the southern tip of Lake Winnebago, Fond du Lac offers the perfect mix of small-town charm and modern convenience. Whether you're boating, fishing, or exploring scenic trails, outdoor adventures are always close by. The historic downtown features cozy caf&233;s and a welcoming community vibe. With excellent schools, affordable living, and a family-friendly atmosphere, Fond du Lac is an ideal place for health care professionals to grow their careers. Conveniently positioned between Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, Fond du Lac also provides easy access to city amenities while keeping its relaxed, hometown feel.

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.

For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It?s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve.