NI-Physician, Gastroenterology Hospitalist

OverviewNI-Physician, Gastroenterology Hospitalist — UW Health SwedishAmerican, Rockford, Illinois. BE/BC Gastroenterologist sought to join our community practice to help build a leading digestive health program serving a growing community with a primary market of 350,000 and a secondary market of more than 750,000.ResponsibilitiesInpatient GI consults: Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic diseases; provide timely consultation services to hospitalists, surgeons, and other specialists.Endoscopic procedures: Perform inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including upper endoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, ERCP (if trained), sigmoidoscopy, paracentesis, and PEG tube placement.Acute GI case management: Manage urgent GI conditions such as GI bleeding, acute pancreatitis, severe inflammatory bowel disease flares, biliary obstruction, and hepatic encephalopathy.Coordination of care: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (hospitalists, intensivists, surgeons, nutritionists) and coordinate post-discharge GI care and follow-up.Documentation and compliance: Document consults, procedures, and patient progress in the electronic medical record; ensure adherence to hospital policies and infection control standards.Weekend and on-call coverage: Provide GI coverage during nights, weekends, or holidays as part of a call rotation.QualificationsMD or DO; Board Certified or Board Eligible in GastroenterologyActive Illinois medical license and DEA license, or ability to secure these prior to hireBenefitsCompetitive salary range (based on experience) with wRVU production and incentivesGenerous vacation and CME benefitsPotential opportunity for additional compensationProfessional society dues, credentialing expenses, and hospital dues coveredInterview and relocation expenses paidFlexible insurance package (health, dental, vision, disability, life)Retirement plan match and contributionMalpractice with tail coverageProvider referral bonusAbout UW Health Northern IllinoisQuaternary support in patient care from UW Health’s University Hospital in Madison, WI, with the opportunity to participate in weekly tumor boards and clinical trials. The group employs hundreds of providers and collaborates with UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center Rockford, which has a large market share. Local teaching opportunities include rotating GI residents and fellows, and medical students.About the Greater Rockford AreaRockford offers a high quality of life with cultural, recreational, and outdoor amenities, affordable living, and proximity to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The area provides excellent private, parochial, and public schools and a variety of housing options.Equal OpportunityUW Health is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary individuals, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans. EOE, including disability/veterans.ContactFor more information or to submit your CV and cover letter, please contact Abbe Castrogiovanni at acastrogiovanni@uwhealth.org. #J-18808-Ljbffr