Cardiology, Full Time Cardiology Physician

Job ID: 5836 Practice Details
Seeking two Cardiology Hospitalists to provide care for a 350-bed tertiary care and Level 2 trauma center with a state-of-the-art dedicated Heart Hospital. As part of a physician-led group with more than 310 providers and 40 specialties, you will serve patients in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Exciting new program: Expansion with two new Cardiology Hospitalist positions

• 7 days on / 7 days off - with 2 weeks of vacation - work 24 weeks for the year!
• Thriving team: Join a collaborative team of 10 cardiologists (four non-interventional, four interventional and two electrophysiologists), supported by Advanced Practice Providers
• Cutting-edge facilities: Work in a state-of-the-art Heart Hospital with on-site diagnostics, catheterization lab and surgical suites
• Comprehensive services
• Advanced procedures: Watchman, CardioMEMS, ASD/PFO Closure, TAVR
• Access to Cardiac MRI and CT
• Involvement in cardiac diagnostic interpretations
• Established patient base: Serve a robust cardiology service line covering a 12-county referral region with a population of 750,000.

Qualifications

MD or DO, Board-certified or Board-eligible in Cardiology
Must obtain Illinois medical and DEA licenses prior to hire
Board certification required within five years of residency completion
Rankings and Awards:

Five state-of-the-art digital cath labs
Nationally Recognized for Cardiac Excellence:
Recipient of the HealthGrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award
Ranked Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery
Five-Star Rated for Coronary Bypass Surgery
Best Rated in the Region for Cardiac Services
Best Rated in the Region for Cardiac Surgery
Only Hospital in the Region to receive the HealthGrades Specialty Excellence Award for Cardiac Surgery
Only Hospital in the Region Ranked Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery
Recruiter's Insight More Purchasing Power
A Starting Salary Up To $125,000 to $225,000 More Compared To Starting Salaries In The Chicago Market. Coupled With The Cost Of Living Up To 30% Less, The Physician Will Have Significant Buying Power To Build Their Dream Home, Pay Off School Loans And Retire Early.
Best of Both Worlds
You Picture Enjoying The culture in the area as one of comfort, welcome, and balance as you step away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Nestled in the Northwest Corner of Illinois, Chicago (about a 2-hour drive to the heart of downtown Chicago), Rockford (40-minute drive), Madison, WI (1.5 hour drive) and Dubuque, IA (1 hour drive) are close by. The area provides the balance of a small city pace, with beautiful scenery and close access to large cities.
Low cost of living
Your Earnings Will Provide Ample Room For A Great Home In A quiet and safe Community. The Median Home Sales Price Of 90,149 And A Stately 4-Bedroom, 3-Bath, 3,290 Square Foot home sold for $184,000.
About Employer
This Organization Is Committed To Recruiting And Retaining The Very Best Talent And Provide Them The Resources To Be Successful Throughout Their Careers To Enjoy Tremendous Incomes And A Community That Values And Appreciates Its Medical Provider.
Closest Major City

• 55 miles to Madison, WI
• 102 miles to Milwaukee, WI
• 106 miles to Chicago, IL
• 243 miles to Fort Wayne, IN
• 249 miles to Indianapolis, IN

Colleges and Universities
Rock Valley College Rockford, Full-Time Enrollment: 6,269; Community College; Website:
Rockford University, Rockford, Full-Time Enrollment: 1,182; Private Liberal Arts; Website:
Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL(About 28 Miles) FT Enrollment: 18,126; Website:
University Of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI(About 58 Miles) Full-Time Enrollment: 34,621;
Recreation SPORTS
Baseball, Football, Soccer, Hockey, Ice Skating - Rockford Has It All! How About League Play For Tennis, Bocce, And Pickleball? Try Out Your Water Skis At The West Rock Wake Park Or Hang More Than Ten At The Local Zip Line Park. Golf? Five Public Courses And Three Unbelievable Country Club Courses.

RUNS & RIDES

With Over 60 Miles Of Developed Rec Paths Circling Rockford, You Can Walk, Ride, And Bike Along The River, Through The Largest State Park In Illinois, And Along Abandoned Rail Lines.

PADDLE & HIKE

The Rockford Area Is A Nature Preserve Wonderland Wth Over 10,000 Acres Of Natural Areas, Lakes, Rivers, And Forests To Explore Including Rock Cut State Park, The Largest In Illinois.
Shopping
Luecke's Antique Mall is a locally owned jewelry store one that has some longevity and a strong reputation in its community offers something that big-box type jewelers just cant.
Freeport Shopping Center offers many shops and businesses