Cardiology job located in Rockford, Illinois

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Practice Details

• Seeking a BE/BC Non-Invasive Cardiologist who specializes in advanced cardiac imaging to join our group as we continue to grow in exciting new directions.

• Our cardiology team, comprised of 9 physicians and 4 advanced practice providers, is known for being the preferred group for cardiac services in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We are at the forefront of cardiovascular innovation and are proud to offer advanced procedures and treatments to our patients

• Our state-of-the-art facilities and supportive environment make UW Health a premier destination for both patients and healthcare professionals.

• STEMI call is 1:4 on average… and then 1 weekend a month. Fluctuates with vacation.

  On weekends, general call is 1:16 (don’t do general call on weekdays)

  Rounding is 1:9 in the hospital – M-Thurs

• Your clinical support includes the following:

  • Dedicated UW Health Heart Hospital, with non-invasive lab for echocardiograms, TEE’s, tilt table and stress tests
  • Participation in the growth and development of new procedures and cardiac treatments, including CardioMEMS and Watchman, with plans to expand into TAVR
  • APP support to streamline workflow and patient management
  • Large referral-base from over 100 primary care providers in our medical group
  • Opportunities to work with medical students and family medicine residents, as well as an academic appointment with the University of IL College of Medicine at Rockford
  • Excellent tertiary specialty support from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

  Qualifications:

  • MD or DO; BC or BE in Cardiology
  • Active license in the State of Illinois and active DEA license, or the ability to apply for such a license prior to or upon hire.

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

Community Details

• Riverfront Community Of 150,000 Located Less Than 90 Minutes From Downtown Chicago, Madison, And Milwaukee
• Award-Winning Park District And Top-Rated Public And Private Schools Proved A Wonderful Family Environment
• Superb Restaurants, Exciting Events, And Eclectic Arts Community Including Theater, Symphony, Museums And Dance
• Outdoor Recreation, Markets And Ethnic Festivals Highlight The Community's Diversity
• "Sports Town USA" Designation Features Every Sport Imaginable Along With Endless Bike Trails, And Golf Digest Ranked Golf Courses

Compensation Details

• Competitive salary range (based on experience):
  • $521,315–$601,230
• Additional compensation of $50,000
• Generous vacation and CME benefits
• Potential opportunity for additional compensation
• Professional society dues, credentialing expenses and 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

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3. Little Cubs Field
4. Famous Fossil Winery
5. Jane Addams Recreation Trail