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

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 Mercyhealth's 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]