Thoracic Surgeon: Lead Minimally Invasive & Robotic Care

UW Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 912,000 - 1,105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Full benefits package

Malpractice tail coverage

CME opportunities

Relocation expenses paid

Job summary

UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon with a primary focus on thoracic surgery to join our cardiovascular team. The role includes developing a comprehensive thoracic practice and participating in select adult cardiac procedures at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford.

The ideal candidate will lead a growing thoracic service, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and provide care across a broad regional catchment in northern Illinois and

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent with residency in General Surgery and CTS fellowship
• Board-certified or eligible in Thoracic Surgery
• Experience in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery
• Active Illinois medical license (or ability to obtain)

Skills

Minimally invasive thoracic surgery

Robotic thoracic surgery

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Regional referral networks

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

CTS fellowship or Integrated-6/4-3 residency

Tools

Da Vinci Xi robotic systems

Job description

UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon with a primary focus on thoracic surgery to join our cardiovascular team. The role includes developing a comprehensive thoracic practice and participating in select adult cardiac procedures at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford.

The ideal candidate will lead a growing thoracic service, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and provide care across a broad regional catchment in northern Illinois and