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Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Physician - Cardiac Anesthesiologist - Up to $150K Sign On Bonus!

AnesthesiologyIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$696k /yr with K1 status

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Up to $150K Sign On Bonus – Pleasant Prairie, WI – Seeking Cardiac Anesthesiology Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 890 practices across the country, serving 14.5 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Up to $150k sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified General Anesthesiologists.
  • Current WI state license is a plus.
  • Practice site autonomy while having the support of a national network.
  • Providers may support affiliated surgery centers.
  • Every 4th night weekday first call and one weekend call a month.
  • $696k annually with K1 status.
  • 59 hours/week, 37 scheduled, 22 beeper.

The Practice

  • Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital – Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
  • Level III Trauma Center and Stroke Center.
  • 150-bed facility and a 30-bed Emergency Department.
  • Annual surgical volume of 7,200.
  • 17 operating rooms, 1 ASC, and 1 OP GI Center.
  • Other areas of coverage include 3 cath labs, 2 C-Sections OR’s, and 7 GI/Endoscopy rooms.
  • Case mix includes General surgery, Gyn, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Ortho, IR, EP, Cardiac, GI endoscopies, and Ophthalmology.

The Community

  • Located 5 miles from the WI-IL border we are approximately 1 hour from downtown Chicago, 30 min from O'Hare Int Airport, 45 min from downtown Milwaukee and 25 min from Mitchell Int Airport.
  • Daily train service with multiple time options to Chicago.
  • Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, offers an exceptional blend of suburban comfort and vibrant opportunities.

Nestled between Milwaukee and Chicago along Lake Michigan, its location provides easy access to big-city amenities while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere.

Landmarks like the RecPlex, one of the largest recreational facilities in the country, and the nearby Bristol Renaissance Faire add unique recreational and cultural opportunities.

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Prairie Springs Park or enjoy the serene Lake Andrea for swimming, fishing, and kayaking.

  • Seasonal weather brings snowy winters, colorful autumns, and warm summers, perfect for year-round activities.
  • The Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets attract shoppers, while proximity to professional sports in Milwaukee and Chicago adds excitement for fans.

Benefits & Beyond

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior Health Plan Options.
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more.
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions.
  • Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth.
  • Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus.
  • EAP and travel assistance included.
  • Student loan refinancing discounts.
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Provide cardiac and general anesthesiology services within a Level III Trauma Center and Stroke Center. Manage a diverse case mix including general surgery, cardiac, and GI endoscopies while participating in a weekday and weekend call rotation.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Certified General Anesthesiologists. A current Wisconsin state license is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical LeadershipTrauma CareSurgical SupportEmergency Department CareCase Management

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 78% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$696k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $740k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Anesthesiology market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$696kAnesthesiology median $532k (middle half $482k–$588k)288 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$740k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in Wisconsin11 active790 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 78% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$150k sign-onWisconsin Physician listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 23% offer loan repayment389 active listings, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology hiring demand#15 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed
New Anesthesiology listings290 in the last 30 days275 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology pay trend−2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 784 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Med America

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $150K
K-1 status for high tax deductions
401K Plan with high tax reduction
Annual Profit Distribution
Superior Health Plan Options
Dental
Vision
HSA

Living in Pleasant Prairie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$441k≈ 0.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,775/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.