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Marshfield, Wisconsin

Physician - Pediatric Surgery

Surgery 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

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 Specialty Pediatric Surgery Practice Details Marshfield Clinic is seeking a full-time BC/BE Pediatric Surgeon to join our established Pediatric Surgical Department at Marshfield Children's Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

You will join an experienced group of Pediatric Surgeons to further develop the program and provide comprehensive care to our pediatric patients in Northcentral Wisconsin.

This position is well supported which includes a Physician Assistant who is part of the program, along with all Pediatric Subspecialities available onsite. You will be responsible for training our General Surgery residents in Pediatric Surgical Care.

Opportunities exist to help lead the Pediatric Trauma Program and serve as the Surgical Liaison to COG if desired. The Marshfield Clinic Research Institute (MCRI) will support research initiatives if desired.

Community Description Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, Marshfield is a safe, clean community with a population of about 20,000 people. The region boasts a solid economy and a low cost of living, which includes below-national average costs for housing and transportation.

Community pride is evident in the private and city funds invested in making Marshfield a great place to live. Located one mile outside of town, you will have access to 6,500 acres for hiking, biking, hunting, canoeing, cross-country skiing, berry picking, and wildlife or bird watching or simply enjoying the fresh air.

With excellent schools and high school graduation rates high above the national average, Marshfield is committed to offering and preparing students for top-notch educational opportunities.

Those of us that have chosen to call Marshfield home have come to enjoy the benefits of short commutes, safe and friendly neighborhoods, fresh air and water, bountiful nature, and so much more. Come and see for yourself. Fun Fact: Marshfield is known as the HEART of Wisconsin!

Job Description Pediatric Surgery Core Privileges: includes the ability to perform history and physical examination, admit, evaluate, diagnose, and provide consultation and surgical (including pre- and postoperative) management to neonatal and pediatric age groups (patients below the age of 21) with congenital and acquired abnormalities and diseases, whether developmental, inflammatory, neoplastic, or traumatic.

Qualifications M.D. or D.O. degree. Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways: An applicant who has just completed a residency shall provide his/her fellowship log.

OR An applicant who is not applying directly out of a fellowship shall provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the past 24 months, including numbers of procedures performed morbidity, mortality, infection rates and other complications.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement of inpatient services to be at least 200 patients in the last 24 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 24 months is required.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement of inpatient services to be at least 200 patients in the last 24 months. More education and experience may be required the more advanced the practice becomes.

Successful completion of a hospital affiliated general surgical residency program of at least 5 years, and completion of a fellowship in pediatric surgery of at least 2 years, 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.

Compensation 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.

Recruiter Information Jacquelin Chapman, Physician Recruiter Phone: +1 (715) 9756235 Or chapman.jacque@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.

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies.

The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care.

As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies.

The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician will perform comprehensive surgical care for neonatal and pediatric patients with congenital and acquired abnormalities, including history taking, physical examinations, admission, evaluation, diagnosis, and both pre- and post-operative management. Responsibilities also include training General Surgery residents in Pediatric Surgical Care and opportunities to lead the Pediatric Trauma Program and serve as the Surgical Liaison to COG.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an M.D. or D.O. degree, completion of an accredited General Surgical Residency of at least 5 years, and a Pediatric Surgery Fellowship of at least 2 years. Applicants must also achieve certification by the appropriate specialty board or be eligible to do so within five years of residency completion.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Preoperative ManagementTrauma Program LeadershipCOG LiaisonGeneral Surgery Resident Training

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Pediatric Surgery at Sanford Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Surgery — ranked against 1,077 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 38 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 92% have no call, 92% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Surgery listings for work-life

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  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Marshfield

Typical market rent
$1,215/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sanford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sioux Falls, SD
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K
CME Allowance
Malpractice Insurance
Tail Coverage
Relocation Allowance