Physician - Cardiovascular Surgeon
Ascension · Milwaukee, WI · 6 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
Position Details
- Location: Milwaukee, WI
- Facility: Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
- Schedule: Full time
- Sign-On Bonus: Up to $100,000
- Relocation Allowance: $10,000
- Productivity Incentives: RVU
- CME Allowance: $4,000
- Malpractice Coverage: with tail
Responsibilities
- Advanced Clinical Care: Perform a wide array of procedures, including TAVR, Watchman, and MitraClip, alongside complex cases such as aneurysm repair, CABG, aortic replacement, AVR, and sternotomy.
- Collaboration: Collaborate closely with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team comprising 1 Cardiothoracic Surgeon, 3 PAs, 1 RN, 1 MA, and 1 Surgery Scheduler, ensuring exceptional, coordinated care for every patient.
- Patient & Hospital Leadership: Serve as admitting, attending, and/or consulting physician for patients requiring hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, and participate in inpatient/outpatient consultations (including on-call schedules).
- Comprehensive Care Coordination: Partner with case management to coordinate thorough discharge planning and ensure appropriate documentation that meets insurance requirements.
- Quality & Academic Engagement: Champion cost-effectiveness and quality improvement initiatives, accept physician referrals, and participate in academic programs including medical education and research as requested.
Requirements
- Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Required: Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date, OR Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Preferred: Advanced Life