Physician, Neurology

Neurologist Position

UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking a BE/BC Neurologist to join our growing neurosciences team in Rockford. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collegial, flexible practice with significant patient demand and the ability to shape your clinical focus. With a large and established base of more than 100 primary care providers, your practice will benefit from this strong and consistent referral pipeline.

Physicians in our program enjoy the ability to practice general neurology or develop a subspecialty focus, including neuroimmunology/MS, movement disorders, or other areas of interest, while collaborating with specialists across UW Health and colleagues in Madison. Our newly remodeled clinic, supportive care team, and flexible schedulingincluding a four-day workweek option and no call responsibilitiescreate an environment where physicians can build a rewarding and sustainable practice.

Your clinical support includes the following:

• Strong referral base with 150+ neurology referrals per week from an extensive regional network of primary care providers
• Flexible practice model with the ability to focus on general neurology or build a subspecialty program (MS, movement disorders, neuroimmunology, and more)
• Newly remodeled clinic space designed for efficient, patient-centered care
• Manageable patient volumes with generous appointment lengths
• Dedicated care team support including RN and MA staffing
• Collaboration with specialists and advanced imaging teams through UW Health
• Opportunity to teach medical students and residents if desired
• Ambient listening technology integrated within the Epic EMR
• Program growth opportunities including EMG services, EEG interpretation, and expanded diagnostic capabilities

Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Neurology
• Active license in the State of Illinois and active DEA license, or the ability to obtain prior to or upon hire

Benefits:

UW Health offers a highly competitive salary guarantee with wRVU production and other incentives. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary range based on experience: $365,727 - $440,754
• Generous vacation and CME benefits
• Potential opportunity for additional compensation
• Professional society dues, credentialing expenses & hospital dues covered
• Interview and relocation expenses paid
• Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability and life
• Retirement Plan match and contribution
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• Generous provider referral bonus

About 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.