Opportunity to Teach Family Medicine and Craft an Individual Practice in Rockford IL! Salary 285K-350K

Company: Mercyhealth
Location: Rockford
Posted on: December 2, 2025

Job Description:

Mercyhealth System in Rockford, IL. is currently seeking a board certified/board eligible Core Faculty Family Medicine Physicians to join our excellent team of collaborating Physicians! Two positions available – General Family Medicine Core Faculty and Obstetric Family Medicine Core Faculty. Mercyhealth is a multi-regional, integrated health system comprising of 7 hospitals, more than 700 employed physicians, over 80 outpatient clinics and other service sites that provide care to residents in more than 55 communities throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We provide over 125 specialty and sub-specialty services, including adult and pediatric critical care, neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular care, cancer care, plastic and reconstructive surgery, Da Vinci robotic surgery, Watchman, and much more! Admitting Hospital is; Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital, which is a Comprehensive Stroke Center and an ACS designated Level I Adult Trauma Center, Level III NICU, with advanced operating and surgery suites, including hybrid operating suites that provide physicians with real-time radiographic capabilities while performing surgery all-in-one surgical suite. Opportunity: This is an excellent opportunity to teach Family Medicine Residents and provide patient care under your own practice. Enjoy the benefits of teaching with a well-established program. - Two positions available – General Family Medicine Core Faculty and Obstetric Family Medicine Core Faculty. - Craft YOUR practice and share your expertise teaching Family Medicine Residents! - We support and promote the private practice model in an employed Physician setting. - Back-up call only. Resident Physicians take primary call. - Newborn rounding in rotation with other faculty members. - Newly remodeled clinic PLUS a NEW Cancer Institute opening late 2024! - Typically, 4-4.5 days per week - Flexible work life balance - Vast multi-subspecialty referral sources - Types of cases include, but are not limited to; Hand, skin care, trauma, breast reconstruction, and esthetics. - EPIC EMR. - Additional Opportunities Available - Please also see our ad or inquire about our Full Time Primary Care Opportunities Qualifications: - MD/DO Board Certified - Residency training from an ACGME accredited family medicine program. - OB Faculty only – Fellowship training in Obstetrics or have current obstetric practice. - The ability to communicate clearly and work as a member of a team. - A passion to teach residents and medical students in didactic/clinic setting. - OB Faculty only – includes hospital setting. - Skilled at providing exceptional care for all ages. - Previous faculty experience in an accredited residency or fellowship program is desired, but new graduates are encouraged to apply. Compensation & Benefits: Mercyhealth offers a highly competitive initial salary guarantee (based on MGMA guidelines) leading to a production-based model after the first year, along with an outstanding benefits package: - Paid CME, malpractice, and licensure - Relocation assistance and sign on bonus - Paid membership and medical association dues - Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and retirement program. - Short – Term & Long – Term Disability - Loan forgiveness eligible - NEW day one 403(b) matching. - NEW paid parental and care giver leave. Community: Beautiful, Rockford Illinois is the third-largest city in the state of Illinois. Settled on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is notable for its economic diversification into automotive, aerospace, and healthcare industries, as well as the undertaking of various tourism and downtown revitalization efforts. Rockford is known for various venues of cultural or historical significance, including Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum, the Coronado Theater, and the Burpee Museum of Natural History. Rockford has been recognized as one of the most affordable housing markets in the nation less than an hour and a half drive from downtown Chicago and Milwaukee and less than an hour from Madison, Wisconsin.

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