NI-Physician, Neonatology

SwedishAmerican Hospital; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 367,000 - 438,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

CME allowance

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Tail coverage (malpractice)

Life insurance

Job summary

UW Health Northern Illinois in Rockford, IL, seeks an experienced Neonatologist to join our 32-bed Level III NICU in the Women’s & Children’s Hospital. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care to our smallest patients, with 24/7 coverage alongside Neonatal Nurse Practitioners.

The role includes rounds to establish care plans, performing invasive procedures, and opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and staff education.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification/eligibility in Neonatal Perinatal Medicine.
• Active Illinois medical license and DEA license, or ability to secure these prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Rounding to discuss and establish plan of care.
• Perform invasive procedures as part of NICU duties.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff education.

Skills

Illinois medical license

DEA license

License readiness before hire

Education

MD or DO

BC/BE Neonatal Perinatal Medicine

Job description

Neonatologist

UW Health Northern Illinois seeks an experienced Neonatologist to join our 32-bed Level III NICU team in the Women\'s & Children\'s Hospital in Rockford, Illinois.

Our Level III NICU is staffed 24/7 by a Neonatologist and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, who are part of a multidisciplinary team of caregivers providing excellent and cost-effective care to our smallest patients.

In this autonomous position, you will enjoy a practice which includes rounding to discuss and establish plan of care; performance of invasive procedures, and opportunities to participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff education.

Your clinical support includes:

• Team of 7 neonatologists and 4 NNPs.
• Over a dozen pediatric sub-specialists from UW Health are in this beautiful facility and are available for consultation and collaboration.
• MFM collaboration and 24-hour in-house OB hospitalist

Compensation and Benefits

UW Health Northern Illinois offers a highly competitive compensation package, including:

Salary Range: $366,579 - $437,849 (based on experience)

Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Generous paid time off and CME allowance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Professional society dues and association fee reimbursement
• Interview and relocation assistance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Qualifications

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

About the Greater Rockford Area

Recently named the number one housing market in America by The Wall Street Journa l , 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 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, Affinit­ive 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.