Excellent Opportunity to Practice Emergency Medicine in the Midwest | 380K-420k | Freeport Illinois

Opportunity:

• Join a well-established, Emergency Medicine team of 100+ physicians!
• This full-time opportunity is W2 hospital employed and benefits eligible.
• Rotating shifts OR permanent nocturnist opportunity with differential.
• No call
• Paid Vacation
• Vast multi-subspecialty referral sources onsite
• EPIC EMR.

Qualifications:

• MD/DO Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Emergency Medicine Residency Trained from an AGGME accredited program.
• The ability to communicate clearly and work as a member of a team.
• Willingness/Ability to be licensed in and work in Illinois and Wisconsin
• Have a passion to make lives better.
• Skilled at providing exceptional care.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary $380K-$420ZK
• Paid CME, malpractice, and licensure
• Relocation assistance and sign on bonus
• Paid membership and medical association dues
• Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and retirement program.
• Day one 403(b) matching.
• Paid parental and care giver leave.
• Non for profit 501c3 organization

Community & System Information:

About Mercyhealth:

• Regional health system with 7 hospitals, 100+ primary and specialty care centers in more than 90 communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.

• Over 950 W2 partnered providers & 8,250+ professionals dedicated to compassionate, quality care.

• With over 125 specialty and sub-specialty services, including adult critical care, neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular care together with WATCHMAN and TAVR, a cancer institute, plastic and reconstructive surgery, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and much more!

About Freeport Illinois:

Freeport, Illinois offers a unique blend of Midwestern charm, history, and outdoor recreation. It is a welcoming and family-friendly community, providing an excellent quality of life with a relaxed pace and strong sense of community. Residents enjoy excellent schools, parks, and a safe environment ideal for families. The area is rich in history, known for its role in national events and preserved through local museums and historical sites. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate nearby state parks offering hiking, fishing, kayaking, and camping. Conveniently located, the region provides easy access to larger metropolitan areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, and Rockford, allowing residents to enjoy both small-town living and big-city amenities.

• Cost of Living: Lower than the national average. Housing is notably affordable, making the community attractive for both homeowners and renters.
• Known For: Nicknamed "Pretzel City, USA" for its German roots and pretzel-making tradition.
• History: Site of the Lincoln-Douglas debates, a defining moment in American political history. Founded on the idea of offering "free port" services to travelers
• Learn More:
  • Greater Freeport Partnership
  • Freeport Park District
  • Krape Park
  • Stephenson County Fair