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Posted 02 August, 2026

Excellent Opportunity for an Obstetrician-Gynecologist to Adopt a Full Practice! Close to Chicago, M

Mercyhealth
Roscoe, IL, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Join Our Team as an Obstetrician-Gynecologist

We are actively looking for board-certified or board-eligible Obstetrician-Gynecologists to become part of our outstanding team of collaborative physicians in the Rockford, Illinois area!

Opportunity Highlights:
  • Customize Your Practice: We embrace the private practice model while offering employment as a physician.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule with full-time hours spread over four days a week.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists at our Northwest Regional Perinatal Center and Level III NICU.
  • Referral Network: Access to extensive multi-subspecialty referral sources on-site.
  • Advanced Technology: Utilize EPIC EMR for efficient patient management.
  • Teaching Opportunities: Engage in teaching medical students, Family Medicine/Internal Medicine residents, and Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant students.
  • Shared Call: Participate in a shared call system.
Qualifications:
  • MD/DO with Board Certification or Board Eligibility.
  • Completion of residency training from an ACGME-accredited program.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
  • A genuine passion for improving lives.
  • Expertise in delivering exceptional patient care.
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Competitive Salary: Ranges from $325,000 to $485,000.
  • Coverage for CME, malpractice insurance, and licensure fees.
  • Relocation assistance and a signing bonus.
  • Paid memberships and dues for medical associations.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability, and retirement plans.
  • 403(b) matching available from day one.
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave.
  • As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we qualify for the Federal Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF).
Community & System Overview:

Our organization is a regional health system comprising seven hospitals and over 85 primary and specialty care centers across more than 55 communities in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. We are proud to have more than 900 partnered providers and over 7,500 professionals committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

With a wide array of specialty and subspecialty services, we offer adult critical care, neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular care, a cancer institute, plastic and reconstructive surgery, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and much more!

Facility Information:

Our facility, located conveniently 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 equipped with real-time radiographic capabilities. A new Hospital-Based Cancer Institute is set to open 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 services and operating suites
  • Designated regional Perinatal Center
  • Maternal and Neonatal Transport Team
  • Comprehensive OB team, including MFM specialists, midwives, and OB hospitalists
  • Advanced robotic surgery 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. The city boasts one of the most affordable housing markets in the nation, 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 area is home to numerous cultural and historical attractions, such as the Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum, the Coronado Theatre, and the Burpee Museum of Natural History.