NI-Physician, Gastroenterology Hospitalist

UW Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 320,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary guarantee

Generous vacation and CME benefits

Flexible insurance package

Retirement Plan match

Malpractice with tail coverage

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Illinois seeks a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to enhance their community practice in Rockford. This role involves inpatient GI consults, performing endoscopic procedures, and managing urgent GI cases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Gastroenterology and an active medical license. Join a diverse team committed to quality patient care in a supportive environment that offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in Gastroenterology essential.
• Active state medical license required.
• Experience in managing GI conditions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with GI issues.
• Perform inpatient endoscopic procedures.
• Coordinate post-discharge GI care to ensure follow-up.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and ensure smooth post-discharge follow-up.
• Document consults and procedures accurately in the EMR and comply with policies.
• Provide GI coverage during nights, weekends, or holidays.

Skills

Gastroenterology expertise

Patient care management

Endoscopic procedures

Coordination with multidisciplinary teams

Education

MD or DO; BC or BE in Gastroenterology

Active Illinois medical license

Job description

Gastroenterology Hospitalist

Position highlights

• UW Health Northern Illinoisseeks a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to join our community practice in Rockford, Ill.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.

As a valued member of UW Health Medical Group, your community-based practice will flourish with the following support:

• Quaternary support in patient care from UW Health’s University Hospital in Madison, Wis., 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 are100 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

Qualifications:

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

Benefits

SwedishAmerican offers a highly competitive salary guarantee with wRVU production and other incentives. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary range (based on experience):
• 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

Job Duties

Inpatient GI Consults:

• Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic diseases.
• Provide timely consultation services to hospitalists, surgeons, and other specialists.

Endoscopic Procedures:

• Perform inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, such as:
  • Upper endoscopy (EGD)
  • Colonoscopy
  • ERCP (if trained)
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Paracentesis
  • PEG tube placement

Acute GI Case Management:

• Manage urgent GI conditions such as:
  • GI bleeding
  • Acute pancreatitis
  • Severe inflammatory bowel disease flares
  • Biliary obstruction
  • Hepatic encephalopathy

Coordination of Care:

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., hospitalists, intensivists, surgeons, nutritionists).
• Coordinate post-discharge GI care and ensure smooth transition to outpatient follow-up.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Accurately document consults, procedures, and patient progress in the electronic medical record.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, infection control standards, and procedural protocols.

Weekend and On-Call Coverage:

• Provide GI coverage during nights, weekends, or holidays as part of a call rotation.

About the Greater Rockford Area:

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.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

Contact information

For more information on how you can advance your career with UW Health Northern Illinois or to submit your CV and cover letter for consideration, please contact Abbe Castrogiovanni at [e-mail] .