Sanford Health·Minocqua, Wisconsin
The physician will provide consultation and surgery for medical conditions involving the breast, gastrointestinal tract, biliary tract, and hernias, including screening and diagnostic endoscopy. Core privileges include admitting, evaluating, diagnosing, and providing comprehensive care for surgical patients across various body systems.
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Visas Accepted: H1B or J1
Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon to join a well-established practice in Minocqua, Wisconsin. This service is not limited to but includes consultation and surgery on medical conditions involving the breast, gastrointestinal tract, biliary tract and hernias, and screening and diagnostic endoscopy. Our experts at Marshfield Clinic Health System use the latest technology and treatments to provide world-class healthcare, and work alongside dedicated colleagues and outstanding support staff. Call is 1:3.
We strongly encourage our physicians to be involved in medical education and research to continue building our strong foundation of patient care, research and education for years to come.
In the Northwoods you will find a relaxed, safe, and secure environment.
The area is known for its small-town friendliness - a place where neighbors truly care about each other.
With an extremely low crime rate, our Northwoods communities are perfect for raising children and supporting old-fashioned family values.
Education is a top priority in Minocqua, with the state of Wisconsin ranking consistently in the top 3 nationally, and our elementary schools ranking higher than state averages.
When you want to travel out of the area, you will have access to the Rhinelander Airport in 30 minutes and the Central WI Airport is 90 minutes away; Madison is a 3-hour drive, Minneapolis/St.
Paul is a 4-hour drive, Milwaukee or Chicago is a 5-hour drive, and you’re only 90 minutes to the Shores of Lake Superior.
Lakeland area population is approximately 10,000.
Fun Fact: Minocqua is home to a 30' tall snowman in the winter called "Snowmy Kromer" due to the Stormy Kromer that is placed on top of his head!
General Surgery Core Privileges include the ability to admit, evaluate, diagnose and provide pre-, intra-, and postoperative care and perform surgical procedures for adolescents and adults (except where specifically excluded from practice and except for those special procedure privilege), to correct or treat various conditions, illnesses, and injuries of the alimentary tract, abdomen and its contents, breast, skin, soft tissue, head and neck, endocrine system, and minor extremity surgery. Surgery Core privileges also include the ability to provide for the on-call emergent/urgent needs of the pediatric and pre-adolescent surgical patient within the core privilege definition.
M.D. or D.O. degree.
An applicant who has just completed a residency shall provide his/her residency or fellowship log. OR An applicant who is not applying directly out of a residency shall provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the past 12 months, including numbers of procedures morbidity, mortality, infection rates and other complications. Applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the clinical aspects of General Surgery and case volumes should show performance of at least 100 procedures in the past 12 months. OR If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant’s clinical activity for the past 12 months is required. Applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the clinical aspects of General Surgery and case volumes should show performance of at least 100 procedures in the past 12 months. More education and experience may be required the more advanced the practice becomes.
Successful completion of a hospital affiliated surgical residency program or a clinical fellowship of at least five years’ duration accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada. The Credentials Committee; Physician Executive or Medical Affairs Committee; and the Board of Directors or the Board of Governors may consider training at residency programs accredited by organizations other than the above. Certification by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their residency training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their residency training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entities policy for grandfather exceptions) Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.
Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.
Sanford Health – Marshfield Clinic is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. This may qualify you for additional state and/or federal education loan forgiveness programs.
Recruiter Information: Stephanie Pacey, Physician Recruiter
+1 (715) 3931025 Or pacey.stephanie@marshfieldclinic.org
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Applicants must possess an M.D. or D.O. degree and have successfully completed an ACGME, AOA, or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accredited surgical residency or clinical fellowship of at least five years. Certification by the appropriate specialty board is required, though recent graduates may be eligible if they achieve certification within five years.
Market context
Physician openings in Wisconsin are often driven by ongoing primary care needs, especially in family medicine and community-based settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for an MD or DO, a valid Wisconsin license, board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, and prior primary care experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and highlight relevant outpatient or primary care experience before applying.