Physician, Sleep Medicine

About the role

UW Health in northern Illinois is recruiting a BC/BE Sleep Medicine Physician to join their growing Sleep Medicine program. They are seeking candidates who are comfortable caring for both adult and pediatric patients with an interest in optimizing sleep study utilization and improving regional access to comprehensive sleep care.

Responsibilities

• Providing outpatient sleep care in a well-established clinic setting with flexible FTE opportunities
• Working within a program that includes two sleep labs with remote study interpretation capability
• No call requirement if practicing sleep medicine exclusively
• Supporting and expanding the region’s only Inspire therapy program
• Collaborating with a team of sleep-focused physicians, advanced practice providers, RNs, and MAs in a team-based care model
• Access to EPIC EMR and a dedicated prior authorization team to support workflow
• Opportunity to help redesign referral pathways to ensure appropriate study selection and reduce unnecessary testing

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree with completion of accredited residency training
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Sleep Medicine
• Comfort caring for pediatric patients
• Active license in the State of Illinois and active DEA license, or the ability to obtain prior to or upon hire

Benefits

• Competitive salary range based on experience: $360,524 - $465,600
• Generous vacation and CME benefits
• Potential opportunity for additional compensation
• Professional society dues, credentialing expenses & hospital dues covered
• Interview and relocation expenses paid
• Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability and life
• Retirement Plan match and contribution
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• Grossly provider referral bonus

About the Greater Rockford Area

The greater Rockford area offers world-class attractions — all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. The area is home to 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 brings to work each day.