Position highlights

UW Health in northern Illinois seeks a BE/BC Non-Invasive Cardiologist who specializes in advanced cardiac imaging to join our group as we continue to grow in exciting new directions. Our cardiology team, comprised of nine physicians and four advanced practice providers, is known for being the preferred group for cardiac services in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We are at the forefront of cardiovascular innovation and are proud to offer advanced procedures and treatments to our patients.

Our state-of-the-art facilities and supportive environment make UW Health a premier destination for both patients and health care professionals.

Your clinical support includes the following:

• Dedicated UW Health Heart Hospital, with non-invasive lab for echocardiograms, TEEs, tilt table and stress tests
• Participation in the growth and development of new procedures and cardiac treatments, including CardioMEMS and Watchman, with plans to expand into TAVR
• APP support to streamline workflow and patient management
• Large built in referral base from more than 100 primary care providers in our medical group
• Opportunities to work with medical students and family medicine residents, as well as an academic appointment with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford
• Excellent tertiary specialty support from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Qualifications

• MD or DO; BC or BE in Cardiology
• Active license in the State of Illinois and an active DEA license, or the ability to apply for such a license prior to or upon hire.

Benefits

UW Health offers a highly competitive salary guarantee with wRVU production and other incentives. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary range (based on experience):
  • $521,315–$601,230
• Generous vacation and CME benefits
• Potential opportunity for additional compensation
• Professional society dues, credentialing expenses and 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
• Generous provider referral bonus

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 this position and how you can advance your career with UW Health, or to submit your CV and cover letter for consideration, please contact Emily Pfau at epfau@uwhealth.org.