Surgery-Cardio Thoracic job located in Rockford, Illinois

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Practice Details

• Seeking an exceptional, board-certified Cardiac Surgeon with interests in adult cardiac surgery, with a focus on coronary artery disease and structural heart disease, including surgical and trans-catheter aortic valve replacement. to join our dynamic cardiovascular surgery team in northern Illinois.

• Seeking a candidate who have the desire and passion to help build a robust cardiothoracic surgery service line in northern Illinois. You will have the full support of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in this endeavor.

• This position will work closely with pulmonology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology. a rewarding practice in the heart of the Midwest alongside a strong oncology program with over 70% of the market share

• Seeking a BE/BC Thoracic Surgeon to support expansion and growth of a strong oncology program.

• Will work closely with pulmonology, medical oncology, radiation oncology

• Robotic surgery and ION experience required

• Academic appointments available with University of IL College of Medicine at Rockford.

Procedures:

• Surgical ablations (MAZE or Modified MAZE procedures, pulmonary vein isolation
• Occasionally, epicardial pacer wire when Cardiology can’t get a transvenous wire in; and  places Temporary pacer wires.
• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Heart valve repair or replacement?
• We have an Impella device, but not a true VAD. 

About Hospital:

• 300+ bed hospital plus four-story Heart Hospital
• Five state-of-the-art digital cath labs
• Nationally Recognized for Cardiac Excellence:
• Recipient of the HealthGrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award
• Ranked Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery
• Five-Star Rated for Coronary Bypass Surgery
• Best Rated in the Region for Cardiac Services
• Best Rated in the Region for Cardiac Surgery
• Only Hospital in the Region to receive the HealthGrades Specialty Excellence Award for Cardiac Surgery

Community Details

• Riverfront Community Of 150,000 Located Less Than 90 Minutes From Downtown Chicago, Madison, And Milwaukee
• Award-Winning Park District And Top-Rated Public And Private Schools Proved A Wonderful Family Environment
• Superb Restaurants, Exciting Events, And Eclectic Arts Community Including Theater, Symphony, Museums And Dance
• Outdoor Recreation, Markets And Ethnic Festivals Highlight The Community's Diversity
• "Sports Town USA" Designation Features Every Sport Imaginable Along With Endless Bike Trails, And Golf Digest Ranked Golf Courses

Compensation Details

• Competitive salary range of $775,926 – $898,241
• 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

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