Surgery - General Physician

Arlington HealthCare; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a physician-driven health system seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to provide comprehensive surgical services. Enjoy a vibrant community with a lower cost of living and higher earning potential compared to major metro areas. Benefit from a supportive environment that values provider input in decision-making and offers a range of wellness perks. Experience a fulfilling lifestyle in a region with excellent schools and recreational opportunities, all while making a significant impact in patient care.

Benefits

Onsite child care

Sick child care

Wellness benefits including onsite massage

Concierge service

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• BE/BC Plastic Surgeon with comprehensive surgical service experience.
• Involvement in decision-making at all levels in a physician-driven health system.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive surgical services including plastic and vascular surgery.
• Participate in academic/teaching appointments with local colleges.

Skills

Plastic Surgery

Surgical Services

Vascular Surgery

General Surgery

Cardiac Surgery

Education

Board Eligible/Board Certified in Plastic Surgery

Medical Degree

Job description

Job ID: 8312

Practice Details

• Seeking a BE/BC Plastic Surgeon
• Comprehensive surgical service including vascular, general, plastic, cardiac, endocrine, orthopedic, and breast surgeons supporting over 260 employed providers at UW Health in northern Illinois.
• Quaternary support from UW Health University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, including adult and pediatric endocrine, oncologic, and other surgical subspecialists.
• State-of-the-art surgical department with 15 surgical suites, daVinci robotics, and block scheduling.
• Serves a 12-county regional referral area.
• Academic/teaching appointment available with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford.

Recruiter's Insight

Enjoy work-life balance with onsite child care, sick child care, extensive wellness benefits including onsite massage, and a Concierge service to help manage your time with services like dry cleaning, oil changes, and shopping.

Experience the charm of a vibrant Riverfront community with quick access to Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee.

Financial benefits include a higher salary—up to $100,000 more than major metro areas—with a cost of living at least 30% lower. This provides a significant advantage for paying off student loans, buying a home, and planning for your future.

Your earnings support a quality lifestyle with a great home in an educated community with excellent schools, wealth accumulation, and preservation opportunities. The mean home price is $143,346, and a spacious 6-bedroom, 5-bath, 4,500 sq ft home with acreage can be purchased for $449,000.

Employer

A physician-driven health system with over 200 physicians, where providers are involved in decision-making at all levels, from strategic planning to daily operations. The system has a strong primary care network with the largest clinic network in northern Illinois.

Awards

• Clinical Quality and Workplace Excellence
• Magnet Recognition
• Top 100 Hospital Quality Award (Total Benchmark Solutions)
• Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare (Becker's Healthcare: 2017, 2016, 2015)
• Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award (HealthGrades)

Closest Major Cities

• 58 miles to Madison, WI
• 80 miles to Chicago, IL
• 81 miles to Milwaukee, WI

Colleges and Universities

• Rock Valley College, Rockford — Full-time enrollment: 6,269
• Rockford University — Full-time enrollment: 1,182
• Northern Illinois University, DeKalb — FT enrollment: 18,126
• University of Wisconsin-Madison — FT enrollment: 34,621

Recreation

• Sports: Baseball, football, soccer, hockey, ice skating, tennis, bocce, pickleball, water skiing, zip lining, golf at five public courses and three country clubs.

• Runs & Rides: Over 60 miles of rec paths for walking, biking, and riding along the river, in Illinois' largest state park, and along historic rail lines.

• Paddle & Hike: Over 10,000 acres of natural areas, lakes, and forests including Rock Cut State Park, Illinois' largest state park.

Shopping

• Cherryvale Mall with over 130 stores including Chico's, Abercrombie, and Gymboree, plus major anchors like Bergner's, J.C. Penney, Macy's, and Sears.
• Unique boutiques and specialty shops in the historic downtown River District and neighborhoods.
• Over 30 antique shops, major antique malls, and weekend flea markets for antique enthusiasts.