Posted 23 July, 2026
Excellent Opportunity for an Obstetric and Gynecologic Hospitalist! Eight-24's Per Month! Clos
Mercyhealth
Rockford, IL, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Our organization is actively looking for a board-certified or board-eligible Obstetric and Gynecologic Hospitalist to become part of our outstanding team of collaborative physicians in the Rockford, Illinois area!
Position Overview:
- Full-time employment within a hospital setting
- Focus exclusively on inpatient care
- Work eight 24-hour shifts each month
- Manage labor and delivery, including cesarean sections
- Conduct inpatient rounds and facilitate discharges
- Enjoy a flexible work-life balance
- Collaborate with Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists at the Northwest Regional Perinatal Center and Level III NICU
- Access to extensive multi-subspecialty referral sources on-site
- Utilize EPIC electronic medical records system
Qualifications:
- MD/DO with Board Certification or Board Eligibility
- A minimum of two years of inpatient experience is required
- Completion of residency from an ACGME-accredited program
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
- A genuine passion for improving lives
- Proficient in delivering exceptional patient care
Compensation and Benefits:
- Hourly rate of $180.00
- Coverage for CME, malpractice insurance, and licensure fees
- Relocation assistance and signing bonus available
- Paid memberships and dues for medical associations
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability, and retirement plans
- 403(b) matching starting from day one
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization eligible for the Federal Loan Forgiveness program - PSLF
Community and System Overview:
About Our Organization:
- A regional health system comprising 7 hospitals and over 85 primary and specialty care centers across more than 55 communities in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
- More than 900 partnered providers and over 7,500 professionals committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.
- Offers over 125 specialty and subspecialty services, including adult critical care, neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular care, cancer treatment, plastic and reconstructive surgery, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and more!
- Our facility, located just off I-90 in Rockford, IL, is an ACS-designated Level I Adult Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center, recognized by the State of Illinois as a Regional Perinatal Center and Level III NICU. We feature advanced operating and surgical suites, including hybrid operating rooms with real-time radiographic capabilities, and are excited to announce the opening of a new Hospital-Based Cancer Institute in early 2025!
- 17-bed Labor/Delivery unit
- 20-bed Postpartum unit
- 52-bed NICU, including a 12-bed Small Baby Unit (SBU)
- State-of-the-art surgical suites and services
- Designated as the region's Perinatal Center
- Maternal and Neonatal Transport Team
- Comprehensive OB team, including MFM specialists, midwives, and OB hospitalists
- Advanced robotic surgery capabilities with the Da Vinci Robot
About the Rockford, Illinois Region:
- Situated along the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is recognized for its diverse economy, which includes automotive, aerospace, and healthcare sectors, alongside various tourism and downtown revitalization initiatives.
- Ranked as one of the most affordable housing markets in the country, Rockford is conveniently located less than an hour and a half from downtown Chicago and Milwaukee, and under an hour from Madison, Wisconsin.
- Founded in 1834, Rockford has a rich history tied to industrial and manufacturing growth, earning the nickname ‘City of Gardens.’
- The city boasts numerous cultural and historical attractions, such as the Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum, the Coronado Theatre, and the Burpee Museum of Natural History.
