Primary Care Physician

Primary Care – Family Medicine in Rural Clinic SettingUW Health in northern Illinois seeks a BE/BC Family Medicine Physician to join one of our close-knit rural communities while benefiting from the resources and support of SwedishAmerican Medical Group and UW Health.For more than a century, our community-based health system has worked to build stronger, healthier communities throughout northern Illinois. As a rural Family Medicine Physician, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health of the community you serve while building lasting relationships with your patients and their families.Our rural clinics offer the best of both worlds: the rewarding feel of practicing in a smaller, community-focused setting with the support, resources and specialty access of a large, integrated health system. You will have the opportunity to develop a practice that aligns with your professional goals, clinical interests and preferred practice style. Whether you have an established niche or are looking to develop a new area of interest, we provide the flexibility and support to help you grow your practice over time.Join a practice where you can become an important part of the community — caring for generations of families, developing meaningful patient relationships and enjoying the collegial, personal feel of rural medicine — all while having access to more than 370 employed providers and a broad network of specialists across northern Illinois.As a valued member of SAMG, your community-based practice will flourish with the following support and benefits:Flexibility to build your practice around your interests — opportunities to develop a clinical niche or grow into an area of special interest while continuing to provide comprehensive family medicine careFlexible scheduling with full- and part-time practice options designed to support work-life balanceNo Saturday clinics, providing predictable time away from the practiceDedicated support staff and an experienced care team to help you focus on patient careThe region's largest and most-preferred medical group and health system, with access to a wide range of specialists and subspecialty servicesFull-service academic hospital support, including UW Health Women and Children's Hospital and UW Health Heart HospitalExcellent tertiary specialty support from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthAs a teaching hospital, academic and teaching appointments are available with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, providing opportunities to work with medical students and family medicine residentsEducation:MD or DO – RequiredCompletion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program in the United States - RequiredLicense/Certifications:Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire - RequiredActive Illinois medical license - RequiredBoard Certification or Board Eligibility in Family Medicine. Board certification must be obtained within 5 years - RequiredBenefits:Competitive salary range (based on experience): $290,000 - $320,479Generous vacation and CME benefitsPotential opportunity for additional compensationProfessional society dues, credentialing expenses & hospital dues coveredInterview and relocation expenses paidFlexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability and lifeRetirement Plan match and contributionMalpractice with tail coverageGenerous provider referral bonusAbout UW Health in Northern Illinois:UW Health in northern Illinois is a division of UW Health, one of the nation's leading academic health systems. Forbes has again recognized UW Health as one of the best employers in Illinois, ranking it fifth overall in the state and the highest-ranked health system in Illinois for 2025. Based in Rockford, Illinois, our organization includes a medical group of more than 370 employed providers across over 40 specialties, serving a 12-county referral region of more than 750,000 residents. Through our partnership with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, patients have access to advanced specialty care while providers enjoy the benefits of practicing within a growing, academically affiliated health system.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 and faculty member 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 InfoJob Identification 51597Legal Employer SwedishAmerican HospitalLocations 5665 N Junction Way, Davis Junction, IL, 61020, US (On-site)Job Category Physician (MD) / ResidentsJob Function Physician (MD)Regular or Temporary RegularFTE 1