Infectious Disease Physician

UW Health in northern Illinois seeks infectious disease MD to join our team of four infectious disease providers at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford, Ill. We are looking for a dedicated candidate to provide our patients with high-quality treatment and embody our mission:

“Through excellence in health care and compassionate service, we care for our community.”

Position highlights

  • Seeking a BE/BC infectious disease physician to replace a retiring physician
  • Traditional position (both inpatient and outpatient)
  • Step into busy practice
  • Join infectious disease physicians
  • Faculty appointment and teaching responsibilities available.
  • Work in HIV clinic 0.5 day per month

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range (based on experience):
    • $289,362–$333,000
  • Generous Provider Referral Bonus
  • Additional compensation opportunities
  • Covered professional dues and credentialing expenses
  • Paid relocation and interview expenses
  • Flexible insurance options, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Flexible retirement plan with employer match and contribution
  • Malpractice insurance 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 away or less.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

Contact information

For more information on how you can advance your career with UW Health in northern Illinois or to submit your CV and cover letter for consideration, please contact Abbe Castrogiovanni at acastrogiovanni@uwhealth.org or call 779-696-7193.