Ophthalmology – Kenosha, WI - $453,710 – 2 yr Salary Guarantee

Join Aurora Health Care as a Ophthalmology Physician in Kenosha, WI—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. 

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Compensation: 2 year Salary Guarantee $453,710 - $453,710 and a Generous Sign-on Bonus
• Flexible Schedule, full-time role
• Call rotation: 1 in 4
• Full spectrum general ophthalmology
• Opportunity to pursue own area of clinical interest
• Block time available with no wait
• Excellent, established referral base
• Clinic Location: Kenosha
• Hospitals Covered: AMC- Kenosha, AMC- Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Prairie ASC

• Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
• Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
• Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients

TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology Residency Program
• Fellowship training welcome, but not required

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
• Educational assistance and professional development programs
• Paid medical liability insurance 
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
• Relocation assistance

Location:

A vibrant community nestled on the shore of Lake Michigan Located in the southeastern corner of Wisconsin, Kenosha is midway between Milwaukee and Chicago and is known for its friendly people and one-of-a-kind places. The Lake Michigan shoreline is one of the most popular features, with nearly 90 percent publicly accessible via parks, beaches, festival places and a miles-long promenade. A lively downtown district full of shopping, dining and the arts is located just steps from the lakeshore. Away from the shoreline, the Kenosha area is teeming with opportunities for fun! If it's the great outdoors you seek, Kenosha's western region delivers beautifully. Pristine Kenosha Area golf courses, tranquil inland lakes, hiking and biking trails, a ski and snowboard area, and so much more await you year-round.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

Kind, compassionate care with you at the center, Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha offers a comfortable, healing environment along with top-notch medical care.

We’re proud that our cancer treatment program was honored as one of the top 10% in the nation. We’re also honored to be an accredited Stroke Center. But what makes us really happy is what this means for you: effective treatments and better results.

Featured Services:

Emergency Care:  We provide 24/7 comprehensive emergency care to treat life-threatening conditions, including severe allergies, heart attacks, brain injuries and serious bone fractures. As a Level III Trauma Center and a Stroke Center of Excellence, we deliver time-sensitive treatments to reduce brain damage due to stroke.

Cancer Care: The American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer considers our program one of the top in the nation. And our breast cancer program has earned accreditation for its quality, care and results. Nurse navigators serve as advocates every step of the way, guiding you through diagnosis and treatment. Our patient education team of dietitians, social workers and financial counselors helps you manage the many issues related to a cancer diagnosis.

Women's Health Care: From mammograms to minimally invasive surgeries, you can count on us to provide respectful, professional care. It is our goal to help women in our community lead healthy lives.

Orthopedic Care: Our knowledgeable Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation staff is here to help you get back to your active lifestyle in a way that is comfortable and safe for you.  You can even join our Joint Camp, which helps prepare you for surgery and follow-up care. Our rehabilitation services help you gain strength and agility. We also feature the Aurora Sports Medicine Institute.

Aurora eICU Care: When a serious illness calls for serious care, you can count on our ICU team to guide you through a difficult journey. Treatment plans are based on best practices and what’s best for you and your family.

Cardiac Care: Convenient, close-to-home care for your heart. Aurora is a national leader in the prevention and treatment of heart disease. We also consider ourselves experts in treating you with respect and care. As one of Aurora St. Luke's Cardiac Care centers, our cardiac program combines advanced surgical procedures with outpatient rehabilitation and education programs.

Services and Specialties: Your health is important, which is why we offer a number of services and specialties to make it easy for you to get the care you need. 

Kenosha, a vibrant community nestled on the shore of Lake Michigan

Located in the southeastern corner of Wisconsin, Kenosha is midway between Milwaukee and Chicago and is known for its friendly people and one-of-a-kind places. The Lake Michigan shoreline is one of the most popular features, with nearly 90 percent publicly accessible via parks, beaches, festival places and a miles-long promenade.

A lively downtown district full of shopping, dining and the arts is located just steps from the lakeshore. Away from the shoreline, the Kenosha area is teeming with opportunities for fun! If it’s the great outdoors you seek, Kenosha’s western region delivers beautifully. Pristine Kenosha Area golf courses, tranquil inland lakes, hiking and biking trails, a ski and snowboard area, and so much more await you year-round.

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