Pediatric Gastroenterologist

UW Health in northern Illinois seeks a BE/BC Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join our growing team of three physicians, part of a large medical group of more than 280 Providers. We are looking for a collaborative physician to provide comprehensive care for a broad range of gastrointestinal, liver and nutritional problems. Practice includes inpatient and outpatient care  with the performance of general GI procedures at UW Health in Rockford, Illinois, along with the opportunity to collaborate with the pediatric gastroenterology group  at UW Health American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

With a $130 million expansion of women’s and children’s services at UW Health, including the creation of a Level III NICU, UW Health’s growing portfolio of pediatric services will provide a busy community-based practice with pediatric subspecialists affiliated with a major academic medical center. As a teaching hospital, UW Health offers the opportunity to work with family practice residents and medical students, and the individual selected for this position will be eligible to apply for academic appointment at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford.

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):
    • $280,418-$340,857
  • Generous vacation and CME benefits
  • Potential opportunity for additional compensation
  • Professional society dues, credentialing expenses & 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 or to submit your CV and cover letter for consideration, please contact Abbe Castrogiovanni, acastrogiovanni@uwhealth.org at 779-696-7193.