NI-Physician, Orthopedic Surgery: Trauma

Job Summary

UW Health Northern Illinois seeks an Orthopedic MD to join their orthopedic surgery team at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality treatment and embody the hospital's 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
• Division 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

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 or less away.

Education

• MD or DO - Required
• 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 UW Health

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our commitment to social impact and belonging is reflected 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UW Health is committed to providing 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.