Job Description
Mercyhealth System in Freeport, Illinois, is currently seeking a Full-Time Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pulmonary Physician to join our expanding team. Opportunity Overview Full-Time Position Includes weekends and holidays Opportunities available for: Pulmonary Inpatient and Outpatient Mediteach EMR- Converting to Epic in October Departmental Scope: Level 2 8 Bed ICU Typical diagnoses are post op general surgery, mechanical ventilation, sepsis, substance abuse/withdrawal, and DKA. Open ICU with a strong Hospitalist team High acuity to transfer to JBH and MHTC Required Qualifications: MD/DO Board Certified or Board Eligible Fellowship trained in Pulmonology Eligible for Illinois medical licensure Strong clinical expertise in high-acuity ICU settings Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams Compensation & Benefits: Base Salary $470,000 to $500,000 Retention and/or sign-on bonus Student loan repayment assistance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility CME allowance ($3,000) Licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursement Paid malpractice coverage, including tail insurance Relocation assistance Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for the entire family Day-one 403(b) retirement plan with employer match 457(f) deferred compensation plan eligibility Short- and long-term disability coverage Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks) Paid caregiver leave (up to 1 week) Strategic partnership with a dedicated physician liaison Primary practice site: Mercyhealth Hospital-Freeport 1045 W Stephenson St, Freeport , IL 61032 About Mercyhealth: Mercyhealth is a regional health system with over 700 employed physician partners, seven hospitals, and more than 85 primary and specialty care locations across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. As a fully integrated healthcare provider, Mercyhealth delivers coordinated care across hospital-based services, clinic-based services, post-acute care, and retail services - allowing for seamless patient transitions and system-wide collaboration. About Our Community - Freeport, Illinois: Freeport is a welcoming Midwestern community of approximately 25,000 residents in Stephenson County. Community highlights include • Affordable housing and low cost of living • Safe, family-friendly neighborhoods • Excellent public and private school systems • Rich historical significance as the site of the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas Debate • Outdoor recreation at Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park • Convenient access to Rockford, Madison, Chicago, and Milwaukee Freeport offers the lifestyle benefits of a close-knit community with convenient access to larger metropolitan amenities. Greater Freeport Partnership Website Digital Recruitment Guide: The digital recruitment guide can be located Contact: Winny Sadana, BE, MA, MBA, CPRP Provider Recruiter Mercyhealth - Northern Illinois & Southern Wisconsin