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Posted 20 July, 2026

Hospitalist, Hospitalist Physician for Mercyhealth System, Freeport, IL - $345,000

Mercyhealth
Freeport, IL, US Full Time

Job Description

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Mercyhealth System in Freeport, Illinois is currently seeking a Full-Time, Board-Certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join our experienced Hospitalist team at FHN Memorial Hospital.

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We are specifically seeking a seasoned hospitalist who is comfortable managing a broad range of inpatient acuity and contributing to program quality and growth initiatives within a community-focused hospital environment.

Opportunity Overview:\n
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  • Full-Time Position
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  • 7 on / 7 off Schedule
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  • 12-hour shifts
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  • 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. (Day Shift)
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  • Night Shift opportunities available with premium compensation
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  • Includes weekends and holidays
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  • EMR transitioning to EPIC
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  • E-ICU support model currently in place, transitioning toward expanded in-house coverage
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Departmental Scope:\n

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Hospitalists manage a wide range of inpatient cases including:

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Acute medical admissions
\n Chronic disease exacerbations
\n Post-surgical medical management
\n Care coordination and discharge planning
\n Collaboration with primary care and specialty providers

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Strong system-wide collaboration across Mercyhealths Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin network.

Required Qualifications:\n
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  • MD/DO Board Certified (preferred) or Board Eligible
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  • Internal Medicine or Family Medicine training
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  • Eligible for Illinois medical licensure
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  • ACLS and BLS certification
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  • Demonstrated inpatient experience strongly preferred
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  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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Compensation & Benefits:\n

Day Shift Base Salary: $345,000

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Night Shift: Premium compensation available

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Productivity and Quality incentives

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Retention and/or sign-on bonus
\n Student loan repayment assistance
\n Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility (location dependent)
\n CME allowance ($3,000) with paid CME time
\n Licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursement
\n Paid malpractice coverage including tail insurance
\n Relocation assistance (up to $10,000)
\n Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for the entire family
\n Day-one 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
\n 457(f) deferred compensation plan eligibility
\n Short- and long-term disability coverage
\n Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)
\n Paid caregiver leave (up to 1 week)
\n Strategic partnership with a dedicated physician liaison

About Mercyhealth:\n

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.

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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:\n

Freeport is a welcoming Midwestern community of approximately 25,000 residents in Stephenson County.

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Community highlights include:

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Affordable housing and low cost of living
\n Safe, family-friendly neighborhoods
\n Excellent public and private school systems
\n Rich historical significance as the site of the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas Debate
\n Outdoor recreation at Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park
\n Convenient access to Rockford, Madison, Chicago, and Milwaukee

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Freeport offers the lifestyle benefits of a close-knit community with convenient access to larger metropolitan amenities.

Contact:\n

Winny Sadana, BE, MA, MBA, CPRP
\n Provider Recruiter
\n Mercyhealth Northern Illinois & Southern Wisconsin
\n 815-971-7492
\n [email protected]

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