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Posted 20 July, 2026

Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Physician for Mercyhealth System, Freeport IL - $470,000

Mercyhealth
Freeport, IL, US Full Time

Job Description

Mercyhealth System in Freeport, Illinois, is currently seeking a Full-Time Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Critical Care Physician to join our expanding ICU team.\n

This is an inpatient nocturnist opportunity offering the ability to practice high-acuity critical care.

Opportunity Overview:\n
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  • Full-Time Position 2,184 annual hours
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  • 7 on / 7 off
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  • 12-hour shifts:
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  • 7:00 p.m.7:00 a.m. (In-house / Tele-ICU)
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  • Includes weekends and holidays
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Opportunities available for:

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  • Critical Care Inpatient (Covering Tele at our other Mercyhealth Sites )
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  • Mediteach EMR- Converting to Epic in October
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Departmental Scope:\n

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  • Level 2
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  • 8 Bed ICU
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  • Typical diagnosesarepostop general surgery, mechanical ventilation, sepsis, substance abuse/withdrawal, and DKA.
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  • Open ICU with a strongHospitalistteam
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  • High acuity to transfer to JBH and MHTC
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Required Qualifications:\n
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  • MD/DO Board Certified or Board Eligible
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  • Fellowship trained in Critical Care or Pulmonary/Critical Care
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  • Eligible for Illinois medical licensure
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  • Strong clinical expertise in high-acuity ICU settings
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  • Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams
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Compensation & Benefits:\n

Base Salary: $470,000 to $500,000

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    Retention and/or sign-on bonus

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    Student loan repayment assistance

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    Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

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    CME allowance ($3,000)

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    Licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursement

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    Paid malpractice coverage, including tail insurance

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    Relocation assistance

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    Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for the entire family

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    Day-one 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

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    457(f) deferred compensation plan eligibility

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    Short- and long-term disability coverage

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    Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)

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    Paid caregiver leave (up to 1 week)

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    Strategic partnership with a dedicated physician liaison

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Primary practice site:

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Mercyhealth Hospital-Freeport

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1045 W Stephenson St,

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Freeport, IL 61032

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.

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  • GreaterFreeportPartnership Website:
    \n https://greaterfreeport.com
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  • Digital Recruitment Guide: The digital recruitment guide can be locatedhere
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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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