Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

Company: Arlington HealthCare
Location: Rockford
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job ID: 7284Practice Details

• Seeking an exceptional, board-certified Cardiac Surgeon with interests in adult cardiac surgery, with a focus on coronary artery disease and structural heart disease, including surgical and trans-catheter aortic valve replacement. to join our dynamic cardiovascular surgery team in northern Illinois.

• Seeking a candidate who have the desire and passion to help build a robust cardiothoracic surgery service line in northern Illinois. You will have the full support of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin Madison in this endeavor.

• This position will work closely with pulmonology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology. a rewarding practice in the heart of the Midwest alongside a strong oncology program with over 70% of the market share

• Seeking a BE/BC Thoracic Surgeon to support expansion and growth of a strong oncology program.

• Will work closely with pulmonology, medical oncology, radiation oncology

• Robotic surgery and ION experience required

• Academic appointments available with University of IL College of Medicine at Rockford.

Procedures:

• Surgical ablations (MAZE or Modified MAZE procedures, pulmonary vein isolation
• Occasionally, epicardial pacer wire when Cardiology can t get a transvenous wire in; and places Temporary pacer wires.
• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Heart valve repair or replacement?
• We have an Impella device, but not a true VAD.

About Hospital:

• 300+ bed hospital plus four-story Heart Hospital
• Five state-of-the-art digital cath labs
• Nationally Recognized for Cardiac Excellence:
• Recipient of the HealthGrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award
• Ranked Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery
• Five-Star Rated for Coronary Bypass Surgery
• Best Rated in the Region for Cardiac Services
• Best Rated in the Region for Cardiac Surgery
• Only Hospital in the Region to receive the HealthGrades Specialty Excellence Award for Cardiac Surgery

Have The Perfect Blend Of Work-Life Balance. This Organization Offers Onsite Child Care And Sick Child Care, Extensive Wellness Benefits Including Onsite Massage, And A Concierge Service That Will Help You Manage Your Time Including Dry Cleaning, Oil Changes, And Shopping.

Enjoy The Small-Town Atmosphere Of A Vibrant Riverfront Community Combined With Quick Access To The Big-City Amenities Of Chicago, Madison, And Milwaukee.

More Money And Low Cost Of Living. Enjoy A Starting Salary Of Up To $100,000 More Than Major Metro Areas, Along With A Cost Of Living At Least 30% Lower. You Will Gain A Significant Financial Advantage For Paying Off Student Loans, Buying A Home, And Planning For Your Future.

Your Earnings Will Provide Ample Room For A Great Home In An Educated Community With Outstanding Schools, Along With Wealth Accumulation And Preservation Opportunities. With A Mean Home Price Of $143,346, A Stately 6-Bedroom, 5-Bath, 4,500 Sq Ft Home With Acreage Can Be Yours For $449,000.

This physician owned surgery group offers a full continuum of care for an array of diseases, common and rare, in the early stages and advanced. Their multidisciplinary approach brings together a wide range of medical experts to meet the unique clinical needs of each patient.

• 58 miles to Madison, WI
• 80 miles to Chicago, IL
• 81 miles to Milwaukee, WI

• Rock Valley College Rockford, Full-Time Enrollment: 6,269; Community College; Website:
• Rockford University, Rockford, Full-Time Enrollment: 1,182; Private Liberal Arts; Website:
• Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL(About 28 Miles) FT Enrollment: 18,126; Website:
• University Of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI(About 58 Miles) Full-Time Enrollment: 34,621;

SPORTS
Baseball, Football, Soccer, Hockey, Ice Skating - Rockford Has It All! How About League Play For Tennis, Bocce, And Pickleball? Try Out Your Water Skis At The West Rock Wake Park Or Hang More Than Ten At The Local Zip Line Park. Golf? Five Public Courses And Three Unbelievable Country Club Courses.

RUNS & RIDES
With Over 60 Miles Of Developed Rec Paths Circling Rockford, You Can Walk, Ride, And Bike Along The River, Through The Largest State Park In Illinois, And Along Abandoned Rail Lines.

PADDLE & HIKE
The Rockford Area Is A Nature Preserve Wonderland Wth Over 10,000 Acres Of Natural Areas, Lakes, Rivers, And Forests To Explore Including Rock Cut State Park, The Largest In Illinois.

• Cherryvale Mall Offers More Than 130 Specialty Stores Including Chico's, Abercrombie, And Gymboree, Along With Children's Activities And Special Events. Four Anchor Stores Include Bergner's, J. C. Penney, Macy's And Sears.
• Many Unique Boutiques And Specialty Shops Can Be Found In The Historic Downtown River District And In Neighborhoods Throughout Rockford.
• Antique Lovers Will Find More Than 30 Antique Shops, Two Major Antique Malls And Many Weekend Shows And Flea Markets.

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