NI-Physician, Otorhinolarngology (ENT)

Otolaryngologist Opportunity in Rockford, Illinois

UW Health in northern Illinois seeks BE/BC Otolaryngologists to join our community practice in Rockford, Illinois. As a member of our medical group, with over 100 primary care providers, you have the benefit of a built-in referral base from the areas preferred healthcare provider. These positions provide a busy comprehensive otolaryngology practice supporting the 270+ employed providers of SwedishAmerican Medical Group.

As a valued member of SAMG, your community-based practice will flourish with the following support and benefits:

• Full-service audiology services onsite including 3 AuDs, hearing aid center, newborn screening, CAP testing, and balance/vertigo testing
• 15 modern surgical suites with block scheduling at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital
• 10-bed inpatient pediatric unit with pediatric hospitalist support in UW Health Women and Childrens Hospital
• Quaternary support from the UW Health American Family Childrens Hospital in Madison, WI
• 12-county regional referral area in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin
• Academic appointment and teaching with University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford
• APP support to streamline workflow and patient management

Education:

• MD or DO - Required

License/Certifications:

• Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire - Required
• Active Illinois medical license - Required
• Board Certification or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology. Board certification must be obtained within 5 years - Required
• Bi-annual CPR certification - Preferred

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 OHare International Airport opens up countless travel possibilities, and Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less.

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging:

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.