Gastroenterology job located in Rockford, Illinois

• Arts & Culture Anderson Japanese Gardens Coronado Performing Arts Center Rockford Symphony Orchestra Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center Rockford Art Museum Discovery Center Museum Burpee Museum Of Natural History Rockford Dance Company Starlight Theatre Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House
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• Closest International Airports 73 miles: Chicago, IL (ORD / KORD) Chicago O'Hare International Airport 91 miles: Milwaukee, WI (MKE / KMKE) General Mitchell International Airport 99 miles: Chicago, IL (MDW / KMDW) Chicago Midway International Airport

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Practice Details

• Seeking GI Hospitalist
• 7 days on / 7 days off
• GI Hospitalist program in the process of being established.  
• Help build a leading digestive health program to support a growing community with a primary market of a population of 350,000 and a secondary market of over 750,000.
• Work in collaboration with our comprehensive interdisciplinary cancer team at the Carbone Cancer Center Rockford which has over 70% of the market share
• Local teaching opportunities of rotating GI residents & fellows, as well as medical students

About Hospital:

• 300+ bed hospital plus four-story Heart Hospital
• 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

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

• $600,000 starting salary 
• $50,000 sign on bonus
• Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability and life
• Generous vacation and CME benefits
• Flexible retirement program with corporate contribution
• Professional society dues and association fees
• Interview and relocation expenses
• Award-winning health system provides wellness benefits, on-site day care, and concierge services.
• Malpractice with tail coverage options

Top Five Things to Do

1. Anderson Japanese Gardens, Recognized As One Of The Top Japanese Gardens In North America. (Login for Information)
2. Discovery Center Museum, Honored As One Of The Top Children's Museums In The Nation. (Login for Information)
3. Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, An 11,000 Sq. Ft. Tropical Plant Exhibition, Surrounded By The Sinnissippi Rose Garden On The Shore Of The Rock River. (Login for Information)
4. Rockford City Market, Held Every Friday From May To October Features Local Growers And Vendors Selling Natural Products, Unique Retail Items, And Delicious Cuisine, Live Music, Demonstrations, And Kids' Activities. (Login for Information)
5. The Coronado Performing Arts Center Features Broadway And Off-Broadway Shows And Concerts By National And International Performers. (Login for Information)