Physician, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

UW Health in northern Illinois is currently seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our growing hospitalist-based behavioral health team in Rockford, IL. Enjoy a rewarding practice in the heart of the Midwest with the only provider of inpatient child psychiatric services in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a well-supported inpatient program while having access to academic opportunities through the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford.Aspects of Your Role Include:• Inpatient-focused role working with adult and adolescent psychiatric patients• 42-bed inpatient psychiatric unit, including 26 adult beds and 16 child and adolescent beds• Multidisciplinary team including LCSWs, LMFT, pharmacist, occupational and recreational therapists• ED with dedicated psychiatry rooms and 24-hour crisis intervention team• Academic appointment and teaching opportunities with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford• Strong collaboration with primary care and specialty providers throughout the SwedishAmerican Medical GroupQualifications:• MD or DO; Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry• Active Illinois medical license and DEA license or ability to obtainBenefits:• Competitive salary based on experience:o $336,724 – $402,088• Generous vacation and CME benefits• Paid professional society dues, credentialing expenses, and hospital dues• Relocation and interview expenses covered• Comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life• Retirement plan with match and contribution• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage• Generous provider referral bonusAbout the Greater Rockford Area:Recently named the number one housing market in America by The Wall Street Journal, Rockford and northern Illinois offer world-class attractions — all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. The greater Rockford area offers superb cultural, recreational, and outdoor amenities along with an eclectic arts community of theater, symphony, museums and dance. With an award-winning park district, Rockford has unrivaled outdoor opportunities, including Golf Digest-ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers. We have excellent private, parochial and public-school options, including the Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally. Our proximity to Chicago O’Hare International Airport opens up countless travel possibilities, and Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less.Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging:UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information..Job DescriptionUW Hospital and Clinics benefitsUW Medical Foundation benefitsUW Northern Illinois benefitsFull timePosting Date: 2026-08-07