NI-Physician, Neonatology

About the Role

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 available for consultation and collaboration
• MFM collaboration and 24-hour in-house OB hospitalist

Responsibilities

• Rounding to discuss and establish plan of care
• Performance of invasive procedures
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives and staff education

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal Perinatal Medicine
• Active Illinois medical license and DEA license, or ability to secure these prior to hire

Benefits

• 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

Pay

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

About the 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.

• Award-winning park district with unrivaled outdoor opportunities, including Golf Digest-ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers
• Excellent private, parochial and public-school options, including the Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally
• Proximity to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, with Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison each just 90 minutes away or less