Critical Care/Pulmonary Physician for Mercyhealth System, Freeport IL - $470,000 to $500,000

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Expanding ICU Team as a Full-Time Critical Care Physician

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Full-Time Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Critical Care Physician to become part of our growing ICU team in Freeport, Illinois. This position focuses on inpatient nocturnal care, allowing you to engage in high-acuity critical care practices.

Position Details:

• Full-Time Role - 2,184 hours annually
• 7 days on, 7 days off schedule
• 12-hour shifts available:
• 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (In-house)
• 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (In-house)
• Includes weekend and holiday shifts

We offer various opportunities, including:

• Inpatient Critical Care and Pulmonary (covering telehealth at other locations)
• Outpatient Pulmonary care

Department Overview:

• Level 2 ICU

• 8-Bed ICU

• Common diagnoses include: post-operative general surgery, mechanical ventilation, sepsis, substance abuse/withdrawal, and DKA.

• Open ICU model supported by a robust Hospitalist team

• High-acuity cases may be transferred to JBH and MHTC

Qualifications Needed:

• MD/DO with Board Certification or Board Eligibility
• Fellowship training in Pulmonary/Critical Care
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Illinois
• Proven clinical skills in high-acuity ICU environments
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Compensation and Benefits:

Base Salary: $470,000 to $500,000

• Retention and/or sign-on bonuses available
• Assistance with student loan repayment
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• CME allowance of $3,000
• Reimbursement for licensure, memberships, and medical association dues
• Paid malpractice insurance, including tail coverage
• Relocation support
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for the entire family
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching from day one
• Eligibility for a 457(f) deferred compensation plan
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)
• Paid caregiver leave (up to 1 week)
• Strategic partnership with a dedicated physician liaison

Primary Practice Location:

Freeport Hospital

1045 W Stephenson St,

Freeport, IL 61032

About Us:

We are a regional healthcare system with over 700 employed physicians, seven hospitals, and more than 85 primary and specialty care locations throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.

As a fully integrated healthcare provider, we offer coordinated care across various services, including hospital-based, clinic-based, post-acute, and retail services, ensuring seamless transitions for patients and fostering collaboration across the system.

Community Insights - Freeport, Illinois:

Freeport is a friendly Midwestern community with around 25,000 residents in Stephenson County.

Community highlights include:

• Affordable housing and a low cost of living
• Safe, family-oriented neighborhoods
• Excellent public and private educational institutions
• Rich historical significance as the site of the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas Debate
• Outdoor activities available at Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park
• Easy access to Rockford, Madison, Chicago, and Milwaukee

Freeport combines the charm of a close-knit community with the conveniences of nearby metropolitan amenities.

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