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General Information

Location
Aurora Lakeland Medical Center
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Care Delivery Brand
Aurora Health Care
Compensation
$492,231 - $492,231 , sign-on bonus eligible

Description & Requirements

Join Aurora Health Care as a General Surgeon in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin—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
  • Robust, established full time general surgery position 
  • Located at our health center in Lake Geneva, surgeries will be done primarily at the Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn; you may also do outpatient surgical cases at our newer Aurora Southern Lakes Surgery Center and office building in Burlington
  • You will enjoy the full breadth of general surgery with outstanding variety in a collaborative and collegial environment; robot is available at Lakeland Medical Center
  • Serving a growing area, your patient draw will allow you to have a robust, fulfilling practice
  • Excellent facility, with private physician offices, several exam rooms, and a dedicated state-of-the-art procedure room
  • Collaborative colleagues along with dedicated support staff that includes  RNs, MAs and 4 shared APPs, all of which ensure an efficient practice and optimal patient care
  • Call schedule includes a manageable 1:3 
  • Safe neighborhoods and excellent schools
  • Resort town of Lake Geneva offers an excellent place to raise a family and enjoy fantastic year-round outdoor recreation, including hiking, boating, fishing, and winter sports—a true haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers
  • Walkable downtown area with boutique shops, restaurants, and local cafes.
  • Just an hour and a  half to Chicago and one hour to Milwaukee
  • EPIC EMR
  • 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 general surgery residency program
  • No fellowship required
  • Collaborative, supportive team player, with excellent communication skills
  • Empathetic, patient-centered
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

About Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Get to know Lake Geneva, WI
A picturesque community in the perfect location

The Lake Geneva area is filled with world class golf courses, spectacular resorts, charming B&Bs, boutique shopping, fine dining experiences, and historical sites making the area an ideal place to call home. This quaint community is located just 90 miles northwest of Chicago and 45 miles southwest of Milwaukee. It has a quaint feel offering a family-centered Midwestern lifestyle, with a unique blend of many positive features.


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.


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