Physician - Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Join the growing Anesthesia Team in Fond du Lac, WI:

At SSM Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services, and our Wisconsin Region is seeking a Cardiac Anesthesiologist at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital. Conveniently located along the southern shore of Lake Winnebago, Fond du Lac offers the perfect combination of small-town charm with easy access to outdoor recreation.

Position & Facility Details:

The anesthesiology department consists of 11 Anesthesiologists and a total of 11 CRNAs and CAAs. The care delivery model is medical direction for all cases as well as frequent solo cases for the physicians. Overnight and weekend call services are covered by the physicians only. Call frequency is 1:5 including primary and backup calls. The daily schedule and assignments are determined by your position in the call rotation.

Anesthesia services are provided at St. Agnes Hospital (a critical access hospital) and the Fond du Lac Surgery Center (a free-standing outpatient center). The main hospital is located in the heart of Fond du Lac, and the surgery center is conveniently located approximately two miles away.

St. Agnes Hospital utilizes anesthesia services throughout the facility in 7 general operating rooms, one cardiovascular operating room, a hybrid cath lab, a cardiac EP lab, 4 GI procedure rooms, obstetrics, and medical imaging. Case types include general surgery, orthopedics, urology, gyn, obstetrics, neuro (back surgery and crani), cardiac, cath lab, vascular, GI endoscopy, podiatry, and minimal pediatrics. We do not do interventional neurology or transplant surgery (except for rare organ procurement).

The Surgery Center has 4 operating rooms for outpatient orthopedics, ENT, pediatrics, plastic and cosmetic surgery, podiatry, and ophthalmology.

The cardiac anesthesia team is made up of 5 anesthesiologists. Fellowship training or TEE certification is not required. We currently perform about 125 open hearts, 40 TAVRs, and 35 thoracic cases per year and expect the program to grow in the near future. Post-operative care is managed by the cardiothoracic surgeon and intensivists.

SSM Health uses Epic for its electronic medical record.

Compensation Details:

• $650,000 Base Salary
• Competitive compensation package
• Earn additional income: generous bonus pay for picking up extra shifts and covering additional call
• At least 10 weeks vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• CME Allowance

New and recent graduates are encouraged to apply!

Community Description:

Nestled at the southern tip of Lake Winnebago, Fond du Lac offers the perfect mix of small-town charm and modern convenience. Whether you're boating, fishing, or exploring scenic trails, outdoor adventures are always close by. The historic downtown features cozy caf&233;s and a welcoming community vibe. With excellent schools, affordable living, and a family-friendly atmosphere, Fond du Lac is an ideal place for health care professionals to grow their careers. Conveniently positioned between Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, Fond du Lac also provides easy access to city amenities while keeping its relaxed, hometown feel.

About SSM Health

Thoughtful. Insightful. Purposeful. There is something wholly unique and special about practicing medicine at SSM Health. Being here, you’ll experience a remarkable feeling of purpose, fulfillment, and connectedness. It’s all-encompassing and inspiring, and it’s what defines and drives our teams every day. We call it the healing power of presence and it touches, enhances, and advances all aspects of the care we give and the careers we offer. For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It’s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve. Together – We Care.Devoted care everywhereSSM Health’s healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Mary’s, were called to aid and heal in God’s name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 13,900 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional health care services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin. With 23 hospitals, 12 post-acute care centers, and over 650 physician offices and specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good. Whether you’re seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, there’s a place within SSM Health for you to thrive. No matter where you work within SSM Health, you can expect to be cared for personally and rewarded professionally with:• A very comprehensive and competitive total compensation and benefits package.• Extensive support and resources to support continued personal and professional growth.• Strategic organizational investments in practice infrastructure and technologies to enhance our practice efficiency and increase clinician satisfaction.• Generous paid time off and paid family leave so our team members can achieve work-life balance.