Position highlights

UW Health Northern Illinois seeks an Ob/Gyn to expand our busy team of 12 Ob/Gyns and four WHNPs. With a $130 million expansion of women and children’s services, UW Health Northern Illinois’ growing portfolio of obstetric, gynecologic and pediatric services will ensure a busy community-based practice with dedicated support from sub-specialists at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

With more than 2,000 deliveries per year, UW Health offers the busiest obstetrics program in the region. In addition to new state-of-the-art Women and Children’s Hospital, you will find a modern surgical department with 15 surgical suites, along with two dedicated C-section suites within the labor/delivery unit. Our full-service obstetrics programs includes a 13-bed NICU with two MFM’s, lactation specialists and amenities for new moms including complementary massage and room service.

As a teaching hospital, UW Health offers the opportunity to work with residents and medical students and the individual selected for the position will be eligible to apply for academic appointment with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford.

About the Greater Rockford area

Rockford and northern Illinois offer world-class attractions, outstanding recreation opportunities and beautiful parks — all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. And for a quick visit, Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less. 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 also offers unrivaled outdoor recreation, markets and ethnic festivals, plus Golf Digest-ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers. In addition, we have excellent private, parochial and public school options, including the renaissance Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally.

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 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.