Vascular Surgeon

Position highlights

UW Health in northern Illinois seeks a BE/BC vascular surgeon to join our community-based practice in Rockford, Illinois.

As a valued member of UW Health Medical Group, your community-based practice will flourish with the following support and benefits:

  • Quaternary support in patient care from UW Health University Hospital, Division of Vascular Surgery at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, Wisconsin
  • Highly skilled vascular call coverage of 1:4
  • Local teaching opportunities of rotating vascular surgery residents and fellows, as well as medical students
  • Full access to state-of-the-art catheterization lab and 15 surgical suites
  • Only dedicated vascular surgery group within a 12-county catchment (750,000 population)
  • UW Health offers comprehensive surgical service, including general, plastic, cardiac, endocrine, orthopedic, colorectal and breast surgeons providing dedicated support to the more than 280 employed UW Health providers in northern Illinois
  • Academic affiliation with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health can be explored for interested parties who directly engage in the teaching or research missions

Qualifications

  • MD or DO; BC or BE in Vascular Surgery  
  • Active license in the State of Illinois and active DEA license, or the ability to apply for such licenses prior to or upon hire

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range (based on experience):
    • $524,551 – $610,982
  • 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

About the Greater Rockford area

Recently named the number one housing market in America by The Wall Street Journal, Rockford and northern Illinois offer world-class attractions — all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. The greater Rockford area offers superb cultural, recreational, and outdoor amenities along with an eclectic arts community of theater, symphony, museums and dance. With an award-winning park district, Rockford has unrivaled outdoor opportunities, including Golf Digest-ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers. We have excellent private, parochial and public-school options, including the Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally. Our proximity to Chicago O’Hare International Airport opens up countless travel possibilities, and Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

Contact information

For more information on how you can advance your career with UW Health or to submit your CV and cover letter for consideration, please contact Emily Pfau at epfau@uwhealth.org.