Gastroenterologist

Gastroenterologist

UW Health Northern Illinois seeks a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to join our community practice in Rockford, IL. Help build a leading digestive health program to support a growing community with a primary market of a population of 350,000 and a secondary market of more than 750,000.

Job Description

• Quaternary support in patient care from UW Health's University Hospital in Madison, WI, with the ability to participate in weekly tumor boards and clinical trials.
• UW Health Northern Illinois employs more than 310 providers. Within our medical group, there are 100 primary care providers who provide care to more than 132,000 unique patient lives.
• Work in collaboration with our comprehensive interdisciplinary cancer team at the UW Health Carbone Cancer Center Rockford, which has more than 70% of the market share.
• Local teaching opportunities of rotating GI residents and fellows, as well as medical students.

Requirements

• MD or DO; BC or BE in Gastroenterology.
• Active Illinois medical license and DEA license, or ability to secure these prior to hire.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary guarantee with wRVU production and other incentives.
• Competitive salary range (based on experience): $520,000 - $604,035.
• Generous vacation and CME benefits.
• Potential opportunity for additional compensation.
• Professional society dues, credentialing expenses & hospital dues covered.
• Interview and relocation expenses paid.
• Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability, and life.
• Retirement plan match and contribution.
• Malpractice with tail coverage.
• Generous provider referral bonus.

Community Overview

Recently named the number one housing market in America by The Wall Street Journal, Rockford and northern Illinois offer world-class attractions all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. The greater Rockford area offers superb cultural, recreational, and outdoor amenities along with an eclectic arts community of theater, symphony, museums, and dance. With an award-winning park district, Rockford has unrivaled outdoor opportunities, including Golf Digest-ranked golf courses, endless bike trails, and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers. We have excellent private, parochial, and public school options, including the Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally. Our proximity to Chicago O'Hare International Airport opens up countless travel possibilities, and Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less.