Hematology/Medical Oncologist for Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, IL - $575,000 to $750,000

Mercyhealth System in Rockford, Illinois, is currently seeking Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Hematology/Medical Oncologists to join our expanding Oncology program.

This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape and grow a newly opened Cancer Institute within a stable, physician-led, fully integrated health system.

Opportunity:

Range: $575,000-$750,000

• Practice in the newly opened Cancer Institute (May 2025) located on the campus of Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside
• Join a collaborative Oncology team including Hematology, Radiation, and Medical Oncologists
• Supported by Advanced Practice Providers, Oncology Nursing, Social Work, Manager, and Director leadership
• Outstanding referral network from primary care providers
• Physician-led, team-focused practice environment• Opportunity to grow patient volume and influence program development
• 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Departmental Scope:

• Comprehensive Cancer Institute with multidisciplinary collaboration
• Integrated oncology services across medical, radiation, and hematologic care
• Dedicated oncology support staff and care coordination
• Opportunity to shape service line growth within a regional referral hub

Qualifications:

• MD/DO - Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hematology and Medical Oncology
• Fellowship training in Hematology/Oncology
• Residency training from an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine program
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a team-based mindset
• Strong desire to build and expand patient caseload

Compensation & Benefits:

Mercyhealth offers a highly competitive initial salary guarantee along with a comprehensive benefits package:

Salary Range: $575,000-$750,000

• Retention and/or sign-on bonus
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• CME allowance ($3,000)
• Licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursement
• Paid malpractice coverage, including tail insurance
• Relocation assistance
• 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

Admitting Hospital:

Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside is a state-of-the-art tertiary care facility serving Northern Illinois.

Hospital features include:

• ACS-designated Level I Adult Trauma Center
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Regional Perinatal Center and Level III NICU
• Advanced operating and surgical suites, including hybrid OR capabilities
• Comprehensive diagnostic center with lab, imaging, and pharmacy services
• Inpatient dialysis
• Cardiac, vascular, peripheral, and neurovascular interventional laboratories

Community & System Information:

About Mercyhealth:

• Regional health system with 7 hospitals and 100+ primary and specialty care centers across more than 65 communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
• Over 1,000 partnered providers and 8,500+ professionals dedicated to compassionate, quality care
• More than 125 specialty and subspecialty services, including adult critical care, neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular services (WATCHMAN and TAVR), comprehensive cancer services, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and more

About Rockford :

Rockford is the third-largest city in Illinois, situated along the Rock River and recognized for its diversified economy, which includes the automotive, aerospace, and healthcare industries, as well as ongoing tourism and downtown revitalization efforts.

Cultural and recreational highlights include:

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Contact:

• Winny Elizabeth Sadana,MBA,MA,CPRP

• 779-2028-5752

• Physician Recruiter, Provider Recruitment & Retention

• Mercyhealth -Serving Northern IL. And Southern WI.

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