NI-Advanced Practice Provider, Gastroenterology: Adults

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Gastroenterology

UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our growing inpatient Gastroenterology team in Rockford, Illinois. This is an exciting opportunity to help build a leading digestive health program at the region's preferred health system.

As part of our team, you will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing a variety of gastrointestinal conditions. The ideal candidate will have experience in a GI setting and be passionate about patient care.

Position highlights include:

• Flexible scheduling
• Collaborate with a team of advanced gastroenterologists to provide care at our 350-bed UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital
• Work alongside a comprehensive interdisciplinary cancer team at the Carbone Cancer Center Rockford, with over 70% market share.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including quaternary support from UW Health University Hospital
• Serve a primary market population of 350,000 and a secondary market of over 750,000.

Qualifications:

• Active NP or PA license in Illinois (or the ability to obtain one prior to hire).
• Experience in gastroenterology is preferred, but new graduates with a strong interest in GI are encouraged to apply.

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 diversity, equity and inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

Job Info:

• Job Identification 42361
• Legal Employer SwedishAmerican Hospital
• Locations 1401 E State St, Rockford, IL, 61104, US (On-site)
• Job Category Clinical / Direct Patient Care (non-RN)
• Job Function Advance Practice Provider NP-PA-Midwife
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• FTE 1