Surgery - Trauma Physician

Trauma Surgeon

Location: Marshfield, Wisconsin

Job Description:

• Join an established 7-member Trauma Surgery section at Marshfield Medical Center (MMC).
• Cover all aspects of acute care surgery, critical care, and trauma as part of an acute care trauma service model.
• MMC is a Level II Trauma Center with plans to become Level I.
• Trauma attending is in-house 24/7.
• Daytime staffing includes a trauma surgeon/surgical intensivist or critical care intensivist in the SICU, a surgeon for the Acute Care Surgical Service, and a surgeon dedicated to trauma patients.
• Night coverage includes one trauma surgeon for SICU, Acute Care Surgical Service, and Trauma.
• 4-5 night shifts per month with day trauma surgeon backup.
• Allied health providers support ICU and trauma services.
• Surgical resident supervision part of the acute care surgical service.
• Board certification/eligibility for surgical critical care through the American Board of Surgery required.
• Interest in participating in trauma research is required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive 2-year salary guarantee and potential recruitment bonus.
• 4 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks CME to start.
• CME annual allowance.
• Health, Dental, Life, Disability, and Occurrence Based Malpractice insurance.
• Relocation support.

Professional Development:

• Marshfield Clinic supports a variety of visas including J1 waivers (location dependent) and H1Bs (cap-exempt organization).
• Strong encouragement for physician involvement in medical education and research.

Community Overview:

Marshfield, located in the heart of Wisconsin, is a safe, clean community with about 20,000 residents. The region offers a solid economy and a low cost of living, with housing and transportation costs below the national average. Community pride is reflected in investments to make Marshfield a great place to live. Enjoy 6,500 acres for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, hunting, canoeing, cross-country skiing, berry picking, and wildlife or bird watching. With excellent schools and high graduation rates, Marshfield is committed to top-notch education. Residents enjoy short commutes, safe neighborhoods, fresh air, and abundant nature. Fun Fact: Marshfield is known as the HEART of Wisconsin!

Organizational Overview:

Marshfield Clinic Health System serves over 350,000 unique patients each year through accessible, high-quality healthcare, research, and education. With more than 1,600 providers in 170 medical specialties and subspecialties and over 13,000 employees in 65 clinical locations serving Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula, it is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care.

The Marshfield Promise:

Motivated by our mission to enrich lives, we ensure those we serve feel supported in their healthcare journey, and staff and providers are actively engaged with one another. Our core values include Patient-Centered, Trust, Teamwork, Excellence, and Affordability. We promise to deliver compassionate, safe, and expert care to everyone.