Cardiothoracic Surgery – (62004) - Wisconsin

About the Role

Join two Cardiothoracic Surgeons in a full-time, broad-spectrum cardiac and general thoracic community practice. Multi-hospital shared weekend call schedule among 3 physicians. Care team includes: 5 seasoned APCs, 2 RNs, and 1 CMA.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

• Health System recognized as one of the Nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in 2026 – receiving this recognition 14 times in the last 20 years
• CV&T Vision: Dedicated to excellence in outcomes, we are a unified group of providers committed to collaboration and accountability. Our mission is to bring innovative, comprehensive, and exceptional Cardiothoracic services to the community and region.
• Opportunity for mentorship/collaboration with seasoned CV&T physicians to develop your skills
• 650,000 Lives in the region
• Participation in STS database
• Practice Percentages: 70% cardiac cases, 30% general thoracic
• Robust Cardiology referral base with advanced Structural Heart Program and TAVR Program with 4 EP Physicians and 51 providers
• Expansive Primary Care Provider base with 179 PCPs and 29 Primary Care Clinics
• Cancer Team accredited by the Commission on Cancer (American College of Surgeons) since 2016 with 25 providers
• Evolving Pulmonary Program to include EBUS on ION Robot with 2 Pulmonary Critical Care Physicians
• State-of-the-art robotics program
• Opportunities to influence and participate in health system governance – locally run board allows for greater integration into community needs
• Elaborate partnership between administration and physician base with emphasis on leadership development for all clinicians

Services Offered

Tradition of Excellence in Cardiac Surgery:

• Coronary artery bypass – including re-operative
• Complex valve repair and replacement
• Reconstruction of Aorta and Aortic Roots
• Surgical Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Disease (TEVAR, Thoracic endovascular aortic repair)
• Atrial Fib ablation procedures
• TAVR (catheter-based aortic valve replacement)

Innovation in Surgery of the Chest, Lung, and Esophagus:

• Robotic Assisted Lung Cancer Surgery since 2006
• Surgery for motility disorders of the esophagus and Zenker's diverticulum
• Minimally invasive surgery for: esophageal cancer, benign esophageal disease, repair of defects of the diaphragm, surgery for myasthenia gravis and tumors of the thymus, repair of complex or large hiatal hernia

Comprehensive Surgery for Prevention of Stroke:

• Carotid endarterectomy
• TCAR (trans-carotid artery revascularization)

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited surgery residency program
• Board Certified/Board Eligible
• Experience in: cardiac surgery including CAB, Mitral Valve repair/replacement, AVR and Root Reconstruction, Ascending Aorta and Arch Reconstruction, Robotic General Thoracic Surgery, TAVR Fellowship Skill

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary (base pay, bonuses available)
• Yearly CME stipend and CTO allotment
• Relocation assistance available
• Health, vision, dental, short & long term disability, life insurance
• Retirement plans (401K and 457B)
• Professional liability insurance