A top-of-market cardiac anesthesiology opportunity is open in Appleton, Wisconsin, with a well-established anesthesia group serving a full-service acute care environment. The position offers a $700,000 base salary plus a $150,000 sign-on bonus — among the strongest compensation packages in the specialty — along with meaningful earning upside through additional call shifts. Clinicians who want a high-acuity cardiac practice paired with a genuinely livable Midwest city will find this worth a close look.
Perks and Benefits
- Base salary of $700,000 — top-of-market for the specialty and region
- $150,000 sign-on bonus
- Additional earning potential for extra call shifts beyond standard coverage
- Up to 12 weeks of paid time off annually
- Relocation assistance provided
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), HSA, and flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and resources for living
- Generous clinician referral program
- Access to a proprietary CME education platform with online modules approved by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
Practice Highlights
- Cardiac anesthesiology focus within a full-service anesthesia practice in Appleton, Wisconsin
- Call shift structure with financial incentive for additional coverage — supports both work-life balance and income growth
- Continuing medical education supported through an in-house digital learning platform with ASA-approved modules, keeping clinical skills and board maintenance current
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology through the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
- Fellowship training in Cardiac Anesthesiology or equivalent subspecialty experience strongly aligned with the role
- Active Wisconsin medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Clinical proficiency in the full scope of cardiac anesthesia, including perioperative management of complex cardiac surgical patients
About the Community
Appleton sits along the Fox River in the Fox Cities region of northeastern Wisconsin — a mid-sized metro of roughly 235,000 that consistently ranks among the most livable communities in the Midwest for its low cost of living, strong public schools, and low commute times. The area offers four-season recreation including boating and fishing on Lake Winnebago, world-class fly fishing, skiing, and a vibrant downtown arts and dining scene, while Milwaukee and Green Bay are each within an hour's drive for major-league sports, airports, and urban amenities.