Colorectal Surgeon - Rockford, Illinois

Job Summary
A leading health system in Northern Illinois seeks aBoard Eligible or Board Certified Colorectal Surgeonto join an expanding surgical team. This is a unique opportunity to lead the development of a high-quality, community-based colorectal surgery service line supported by an experienced regional surgical network.

Practice Includes:

• Full-time practice encompassing outpatient, inpatient, surgery, and consultations.

• Strong referral network of over 350 employed providers.

• Partnership with a board-certified urogynecologist to establish a comprehensive pelvic floor program.

• Participation in the general surgery call pool with no requirement for acute care or trauma surgery call.

• Faculty appointment opportunities and resident teaching potential.

• Access to state-of-the-art surgical facilities featuring:

• 15 surgical suites on the Rockford campus and two additional suites in Belvidere.

• Three DaVinci Xi robotic surgery systems.

• Regional cancer center with participation in clinical trials.

• Active tumor conference participation.

Education

• MD or DO " Required

License/Certifications

• Active DEA license or ability to obtain prior to or upon hire " Required

• Active Illinois medical license " Required

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Colorectal Surgery (Board certification required within 5 years of hire) " Required

• Bi-annual CPR certification " Preferred

Compensation and Benefits
This position offers ahighly competitive salary guaranteewith wRVU-based production incentives and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive base salary range (based on experience):$494,337 " $595,454

• Flexible insurance package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life

• Generous vacation and CME benefits

• Retirement program with match and corporate contribution

• Coverage of professional society dues and association fees

• Interview and relocation expense reimbursement

• Malpractice coverage with tail

About the Greater Rockford Area
Recently recognized as the number one housing market in America byThe Wall Street Journal, Rockford and Northern Illinois offer world-class attractions with a cost of living well below most metropolitan areas. Residents enjoy exceptional cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities, including theater, symphony, museums, dance, and award-winning park districts. Golf Digest-ranked courses, extensive biking trails, and premier sports centers make Rockford ideal for active lifestyles. Excellent public, private, and parochial schools"including the nationally ranked Gifted Academy"serve local families. The area is also conveniently located less than 90 minutes from Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee, with easy access to OHare International Airport.