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 .

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:

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

Departmental Scope:

Hospitalists manage a wide range of inpatient cases including:

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

Strong system-wide collaboration across Mercyhealth's Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin network.
Required Qualifications:

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

Compensation & Benefits:
Day Shift Base Salary: $345,000

Night Shift: Premium compensation available

Productivity and Quality incentives

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

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

Community highlights include:

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

Freeport offers the lifestyle benefits of a close-knit community with convenient access to larger metropolitan amenities.
Contact:
Winny Sadana, BE, MA, MBA, CPRP Provider Recruiter Mercyhealth - Northern Illinois & Southern Wisconsin