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Neonatologist, Northern Illinois
Rockford, Illinois, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Neonatology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Rockford, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 6/05/15
The Children’s Medical Center at Rockford Health System is currently seeking a board eligible or board certified neonatologist to join our large Level III NICU. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team including six other physicians and several Nurse Practitioners who understand patient quality and the importance of excellent customer care. Our NICU unit encompasses 46 beds. This position will provide you excellent work/life balance. Shifts are typically block shifts with some weekend coverage shared equally amongst the physicians. Physicians must live within a 30 minute drive of the hospital for call.

Rockford Health System is a Level I Trauma Center with a Regional Children's Medical Center including a 7-bed PICU and serving a 16-county region. For those interested in teaching, the hospital is closely aligned with the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford, and this position includes a clinical faculty appointment for the education of Family Practice residents and medical students.

This is a full time position with a full array of benefits including highly competitive wages, bonus incentives, health, dental, life and malpractice insurance, an outstanding retirement plan with an extremely generous company contribution, CME reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Community Information

Are you tired of a long commute and the hassle of sitting in traffic? Do you want to live in a town that offers a small town feel, but the amenities of a large city? Are you interested in living in a community where you can afford the house of your dreams while also having easy access to Chicago, Madison and Milwaukee?

Rockford, IL has been recognized as one of the most affordable housing markets in the nation less than an hour and a half drive from downtown Chicago. The Rockford region is a family oriented community with many exceptional schools including public and private school systems. Rockford also boasts fantastic golf courses and numerous outdoor activities including, hiking, biking, boating and fishing to name a few. The Rockford region is a stress-free location where you can put down roots.