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Come join our elite Cardiothoracic Program, nationally recognized by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for excellence in outcomes.

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtySurgery : Cardiothoracic
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedH-1B
Salary RangeNot Specified
Loan RepaymentNo
Employment TypeFull Time
Bonuses OfferedSign-on, Relocation
Not-for-profit501(c)(3)
Join one of the nation’s largest, most respected health systems and experience what it means to live well. Advocate Health is seeking a skilled, board certified cardiothoracic surgeon to join our physician-led medical group and serve patients at the Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
 
Job details
  • Full time cardiothoracic surgeon
  • Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center is a 938-bed STS 3 star quaternary care facility in Milwaukee, providing innovative care to patients from across the state and across the country
  • You will join an exceptional team of experienced cardiac and thoracic surgeons and will appreciate their vast breadth of knowledge and expertise
  • Outstanding variety of cases include minimally invasive mitral/aortic/tricuspid valve repair/replacement, aortic surgery including arch work with circulatory arrest, TAVR, TEVAR, LVAD insertion and heart transplantation 
  • Our team does approximately 2000 pump and pump standby cases annually and is the region's largest provider of complex cardiothoracic surgery; approximately 30-50 heart transplants per year, and 600+ trans catheter valve replacements
  • Robust practice in structural heart, aortic surgery, and heart failure
  • Excellent staff support includes APCs and RNs
  • EPIC EMR
Training and/or experience required 
  • Must have completed an accredited cardiothoracic surgery program
  • Facile in all areas of adult cardiac surgery
  • Special consideration given to those with experience and expertise in heart transplantation as well as arrhythmia surgery or total arterial revascularization/ off pump CABG  
What Advocate Health offers
  • Integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
  • A diverse and inclusive environment ensuring safe and equitable care for all patients
  • A competitive compensation model that is sustainable, equitable, transparent, compliant, and rewarding
  • Starting salary range: $886,649 - $886,649
  • Sign-on bonus eligible
  • Health, dental, vision, life and paid medical liability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match, in addition to a 3% company contribution for a total employer contribution of up to 6%
  • Parental leave, adoption assistance and surrogacy assistance 
  • CME allowance
  • Relocation assistance up to $12,000
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States. Advocate Health has a combined footprint across six states – Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin. We are a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. In Illinois and Wisconsin, we serve nearly 3 million patients annually across 27 hospitals and more than 500 sites of care. We are a leading employer in the Midwest with a diverse team of over 77,000, including 3,700+ employed physicians and more than 2,000 Advanced Practice Clinicians in our physician-led medical group. 
 
We are committed to diversity and inclusion every single day and in everything we do. By cultivating an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion, we create a welcoming environment where our patients can heal, our teammates can thrive, and our business can grow. As a teammate, working in a diverse setting allows you the chance to grow in ways that will broaden your perspective to deliver the best possible patient care.

About Milwaukee

Wisconsin’s largest city

With a county-wide population of nearly a million, Milwaukee offers the best of everything you’d expect to find in a major city while retaining a hometown feel in its many and diverse neighborhoods. Culturally, Milwaukee has many options, ranging from performing arts centers, theaters and museums -- including an internationally designed lakefront art museum -- to one of the nation’s top 10 zoos. Sophisticated, scenic, affordable and event-filled, Milwaukee has an impressive array of public and private schools, including UW-Milwaukee and Marquette University, award-winning restaurants, world-class shopping, and one of the most convenient and “user-friendly” international airports in the world.

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Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is the largest hospital in Wisconsin and the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team. Both the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized St. Luke’s performance in treating cardiac and stroke patients.

We provide innovative care to patients from across the state, country and world. A nationally recognized health care provider, we offer a wide range of medical specialties in a culturally affirming and compassionate way to help all people live well.

Aurora Back and Spine Program
Work with experienced spine physiatrists, surgeons, pain management specialists and integrative medicine practitioners to get the right treatment for your condition. Whether it’s a herniated disc, spinal fracture or spinal tumors, our fully integrated team is committed to finding the most minimally invasive way to treat your back pain.

Cardiac Care
Internationally known for expertise in heart care, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center ranks among the top 10 centers in the world for minimally invasive, robotic-assisted heart surgery. Aurora St. Luke's connects you with world-renowned experts at the Cardiac Specialty Centers. And as an accredited Chest Pain Center, we are committed to providing the highest standards of quality and care.

Cancer Care Spanish Clinic
The Aurora Cancer Care Spanish Clinic is a bilingual, Spanish-speaking cancer clinic in Wisconsin. Our doctor and his staff provide exceptional care in the management of cancer and other serious hematologic diseases, while also meeting the language and cultural needs of you and your family.

New patients can be seen on Monday afternoons 2-4 pm, and follow up patients on Thursdays.

Neurological Care
Our neuroscience team is at the top of its field. You’ll find a patient-centered, collaborative approach to your treatment as well as innovative surgical techniques that deliver pinpoint accuracy and faster healing. As a certified Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we offer our patients lower rates of long-term damage and comprehensive rehabilitation options. And our regional epilepsy and multiple sclerosis programs are national trendsetters.

Organ Transplant Services
With more than 800 heart transplants behind us – along with extensive experience in kidney, liver and pancreas transplants – we’re changing lives in miraculous ways. We have been a leader in transplant surgery since 1968.  Our program is Medicare-approved for heart, liver and kidney transplants, and offers 24-hour access to doctors and transplant coordinators.

Orthopedic Care
Our knowledgeable Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation staff is here to help you get back to your active lifestyle in a way that is comfortable and safe for you. Whatever the concern, we’re here to help you health.

Women's Health Care
From mammograms to minimally invasive surgeries, you can count on us to provide respectful, professional care.

We specialize in:

  • Fertility and reproductive support
  • Preventive care
  • Prenatal and postpartum care
  • Urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders
  • Incontinence

Facility & Address

  • Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
  • 2900 W. Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI 53215

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