Description

Mercyhealth has an exciting full-time Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Physician opportunity to join our excellent team in Freeport, Illinois.

Opportunity:

• Full-time Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine opportunity
• Outpatient Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine
• Sleep study interpretation
• Bronchoscopy
• Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
• Low-Dose CT (LDCT)
• EPIC EMR
• Vast multi-specialty referral sources
• 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Qualifications:

• MD/DO - Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pulmonary Medicine
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program
• Fellowship training in Pulmonary Medicine or Pulmonary/Critical Care
• Sleep Medicine training, Board Certification, or Board Eligibility appropriate to the role
• Skilled at providing exceptional, patient-centered care
• Ability to communicate clearly and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $450,000-$520,000
• Retention and/or Sign-On Bonus
• Student Loan Repayment
• CME, licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursed
• Malpractice and tail insurance provided
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, etc.
• Day-one 403(b) matching retirement program
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Strategic partnership with a dedicated physician liaison

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 partnered providers and 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 the Community:

Freeport, Illinois offers a unique blend of Midwestern charm, history, and outdoor recreation. It is a welcoming, family-friendly community providing an excellent quality of life with a relaxed pace and strong sense of community. Residents enjoy schools, parks, and numerous recreational opportunities. The area is rich in history, including its connection to the Lincoln-Douglas debates, and offers museums and historical sites.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, fishing, kayaking, camping, parks, and other recreational activities. Freeport also provides convenient access to Rockford, Madison, Chicago, and Milwaukee, allowing residents to enjoy small-city living with access to larger metropolitan areas.

• Cost of Living: Lower than the national average, with notably affordable housing.
• Known For: Nicknamed "Pretzel City, USA" for its German heritage and pretzel-making tradition.
• History: Freeport was the site of one of the historic Lincoln-Douglas debates.
• Learn More: Greater Freeport Partnership, Freeport Park District, Krape Park, and Stephenson County Fair.

Winny Elizabeth Sadana, BE, MA, MBA, CPRP
Provider Recruiter
Provider Recruitment & Retention
Mercyhealth System - Northern Illinois & Southern Wisconsin
Office: (815) 971-7492
Cell: (779) 208-5752
wsadana@mhemail.org