Physician, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

UW Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Rockford, Illinois seeks BE/BC Otolaryngologists to join their community practice. Candidates will benefit from a comprehensive support system, including full-service audiology, surgical facilities, and academic appointment with the University of Illinois College of Medicine. The role offers a unique opportunity to flourish in a vibrant community known for its quality of life and affordable living, in addition to commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois medical license required for practice.
• DEA license or ability to apply for it prior to or upon hire is mandatory.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Endocrinology required, must obtain within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Join a comprehensive otolaryngology practice with robust support.
• Leverage a built-in referral base from the community healthcare provider.
• Utilize full-service audiology services onsite.

Skills

Patient management

Surgical techniques

Referral coordination

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Job Summary

UW Health in northern Illinois seeks BE/BC Otolaryngologists to join our community practice in Rockford,Illinois. As a member of our medical group, with over 100 primary care providers, you have the benefit of a built-in referral base from the areas preferred healthcare provider. These positions provide a busy comprehensive otolaryngology practice supporting the 270+ employed providers of SwedishAmerican Medical Group.

As a valued member of SAMG, your community-based practice will flourish with the following support and benefits:

• Full-service audiology services onsite including 3 AuDs, hearing aid center, newborn screening, CAP testing, and balance/vertigo testing
• 15 modern surgical suites with block scheduling at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital
• 10- bed inpatient pediatric unit with pediatric hospitalist support in UW Health Women and Children’s Hospital
• Quaternary support from the UW Health American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI
• 12-county regional referral area in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin
• Academic appointment and teaching with University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford
• APP support to streamline workflow and patient management

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 diversity, equity and inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affiative 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.