Podiatrist

Position highlights

UW Health in northern Illinois seeks a BE/BC Podiatrist to join our team in Rockford, Ill. The specialist group consists of four podiatrists working in clinics throughout the service area of UW Health in northern Illinois.

For more than a century, our community-based health system has strived to build a stronger, healthier community for the people of northern Illinois.

As a member of our medical group, you will enjoy excellent practice support, including:

  • The region’s largest and most-preferred medical group and health system, with access to a variety of specialists.
  • Excellent tertiary specialty support from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, Wis.
  • Flexible practice options
  • As a teaching hospital, academic and teaching appointments are available with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, providing the opportunity to work with medical students and family medicine residents.

Job duties

  • Examine, diagnose and treat foot, ankle and lower-leg disorders
  • Perform surgeries to correct foot and ankle issues
  • Prescribe medications, orthotics and physical therapy
  • Conduct diagnostic tests such as X-rays and MRIs
  • Treat injuries, infections and deformities of the foot and ankle
  • Provide guidance on foot care and preventive measures
  • Collaborate with other health care professionals for comprehensive treatment
  • Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes-related foot complications
  • Educate patients on proper footwear and lifestyle modifications
  • Maintain accurate medical records and documentation

Qualifications

  • DPM certification in Podiatric Medicine
  • Active license in the State of Illinois and active DEA license, or the ability to apply for such licenses 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):
    • $254,897 to $308,246
  • 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 No. 1 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, or to submit your CV and cover letter for consideration, please contact Abbe Castrogiovanni at acastrogiovanni@uwhealth.org.