Physician - Pulmonology & Critical Care
- Visa sponsorship: H-1B, J-1 waiver
- Relocation assistance
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Pulmonologists employed in Wisconsin earn a median of $188.34 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Visa sponsorship record
From 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, the US Labor Department certified 30 H-1B applications and 5 green card applications from Sanford Health for physicians, offering a median $102.60 an hour (the low end of each application's wage range). That is the employer's record, not a promise for this job: ask its recruiter whether this one sponsors a visa. Every employer that sponsors physicians.
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Medicare rating of Marshfield Medical Center - Weston
Medicare gives Marshfield Medical Center - Weston 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Wisconsin's hospitals average 3.8). 84% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 26% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Wisconsin hospitals by rating.
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About the job
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.
Visas Accepted
H1B or J1
Specialty
Pulmonary Disease: Critical Care
Practice Details
Marshfield Medical Center - Weston - located in Weston, Wisconsin is seeking a BC/BE Pulmonary Medicine, Sleep Medicine and Critical Care physician. Join a well-balanced department with a welcoming environment from colleagues and dedicated support staff. The position is 50:50 inpatient critical care medicine (in Weston, Wisconsin) and outpatient Pulmonary Medicine - Sleep Medicine covering shifts in both Stevens Point and Weston, Wisconsin. Schedule includes 7 days Critical Care and 2 weeks Pulmonary - Sleep Medicine clinic per month. Procedures include, but are not limited to bronchoscopy, EBUS, line insertion, chest tube insertion, intubation, fine needle aspiration and thoracentesis. This role includes Sleep Medicine comprehensive evaluations and management of a full spectrum of adult sleep disorders and working within the Weston Sleep Medicine lab.
We strongly encourage our physicians to be involved in medical education and research to continue building our strong foundation of patient care, research and education for years to come.
Community Description
Weston/Wausau is a thriving community located in the center of the state, and is known for outstanding schools, affordable housing, and the ability to take advantage of all four seasons. Family-friendly community with an abundance of activities for children of all ages. Within a few hours’ drive, you can be in Minneapolis, Madison, or Milwaukee, and in even less time, get away from it all and enjoy the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin. The beauty of the area is enhanced by its various waterways and the proximity of Rib Mountain, one of Wisconsin’s highest points. Wausau offers its residents and visitors a myriad of recreational opportunities, including snow skiing, water-skiing, hiking, bike riding, swimming, golfing, boating, hunting, and much more. Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) is only a 10-minute drive and provides connections to Minneapolis, Chicago and Detroit airports.
Job Description
The Pulmonology & Critical Care Physician provides specialized care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases and critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). This role involves both outpatient pulmonary medicine and inpatient critical care responsibilities, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex pulmonary conditions, critical illnesses, and multisystem organ failure. The physician works as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care aimed at improving patient outcomes.
Qualifications
M.D. or D.O. degree.
Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonary, Sleep Medicine and Critical Care Medicine.
Current medical license in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
Board Certified in Pulmonary Disease, Sleep Medicine & Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine or equivalent (American Osteopathic Board, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada). If physician is not board certified upon commencement of employment, they must achieve board certification as outlined in the privileging documents.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements 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.
Sanford Health – Marshfield Clinic is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. This may qualify you for additional state and/or federal education loan forgiveness programs.
Recruiter Information
Jessica Rutta, Physician Recruiter Phone: +1 (715) 2215746 or Email: jessica.rutta@sanfordhealth.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.
From Sanford Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Sanford Health is a nonprofit rural health system with 60 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health) hospitals, 315 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health) clinic locations and 60,000 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health) employees across the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Wyoming and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health
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