NI-Physician, Orthopedic Surgery: Trauma

UW Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with RVU incentives

Flexible insurance package

Generous vacation and CME benefits

Malpractice coverage with tail

Relocation expenses covered

Malpractice tail coverage

Retirement plan

On-site day care

Sick-child care

Concierge services

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Rockford, Illinois seeks an experienced Orthopedic MD to join their orthopedic surgery team. The role involves providing high-quality patient care, managing clinical responsibilities, and participating in on-call duties. Ideal candidates will have an MD or DO, relevant certifications, and strong skills in pelvic and acetabular reconstruction. This position offers competitive salary with RVU incentives, flexible insurance options, generous vacation, and CME benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Illinois medical license.
• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Endocrinology.
• Active DEA license or ability to apply prior to hire is required.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Endocrinology; certification must be obtained within 5 years.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join the orthopedic surgery team at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital.
• Provide high-quality treatment for patients.
• Participate in on-call duties (1:5).
• Engage in academic appointments and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Pelvic and acetabular reconstruction

General trauma experience

Ability to handle call (1:5)

Communication skills

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Job Summary

UW Health Northern Illinois seeks Orthopedic MD to join our orthopedic surgery team at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. We are looking for a dedicated candidate to provide our patients with high-quality treatment and embody our mission: "Through excellence in healthcare and compassionate service, we care for our community."

Practice Details

• Comfort with complex pelvic and acetabular reconstruction
• General variety trauma
• Call 1:5 (clinical)
• Built in referral base of 280 providers
• ED Call is once a week
• ivision of UW Health
• Academic appointments available
• Competitive salary with RVU incentives
• Additional Compensation and bonuses
• Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability and life
• Generous vacation and CME benefits
• Flexible retirement program with corporate contribution
• Professional society dues and association fees
• Interview and relocation expenses
• Award-winning health system provides wellness benefits, on-site day care, sick-child care, and concierge services.
• Malpractice with tail coverage

Education

• MD or DO - Required

License/Certifications

• Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire - Required
• Active Illinois medical license - Required
• Board Certification or Board Eligible in Endocrinology. Board certification must be obtained within 5 years - Required
• Bi-annual CPR certification - Preferred

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 social impact and belonging:

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.