Obstetrician/Gynecologist Job at Mercyhealth in Belvidere, IL

Join Mercyhealth Belvidere Clinic – OB/GYN Opportunity

Mercyhealth is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified OB/GYN to join our award-winning, fully integrated healthcare system.  The clinic is located at the Mercyhealth Belvidere Clinic with surgeries being performed at the Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospsital in Rockford, IL (located 7.2 miles from Belvidere).

About Mercyhealth:

• Regional health system with 7 hospitals, 85+ primary and specialty care centers in more than 55 communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
• Over 900 partnered providers and 7,500 professionals dedicated to compassionate, quality care.
• With over 125 specialty and sub-specialty services, including adult critical care, neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular care together with WATCHMAN and TAVR, a cancer institute, plastic and reconstructive surgery, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery and much more!

Opportunity Highlights:

• New Practice Development: Build a practice in an active, growing community.
• Experienced Regional Team: Join a team of 5 OB/GYNs, 4 CNMs, 1 Gynecologist, and 1 WHNP.
• Expansion of OB/GYN Services: We now offer OB/GYN services at 4 locations.
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Partner with experienced MFM specialists at the Northwest Regional Perinatal Center.
• 24/7 OB Hospitalist Service: Ensure high-quality inpatient and postpartum care.
• Mercyhealth Women's & Children's Hospital: Opened in January 2019 as the region’s only facility for women and children in Rockford, IL.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $325K-$485K
• Relocation Assistance and CME Allowance.
• Paid Licensing Renewals.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package.
• Signing Bonus & Loan Repayment options are available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full scope OB/GYN services, including robotic surgery (a plus).
• 1.0 FTE (36 patient-facing hours + 4 administrative hours).
• Typical weekly schedule:
• 2.5 days in outpatient clinic
• 1 day in the operating room (OR)
• 2 days on call
• 1 full day off
• 5-6 24-hour call shifts/month (rotated among the group).
• Holiday call rotation with the team.
• Clinic Setup:
• 3 exam rooms
• 1 procedure room
• 1 NST room
• 1 ultrasound room
• Onsite laboratory services
• Patient Load:
• Inpatients: 1-2
• Outpatients: 16
• Support Staff: Medical Assistant (MA) and Registered Nurse (RN).

Javon Bea Hospital – Riverside (7.2 miles from Belvidere Clinic)

• 17 bed Labor/Delivery unit
• 20 bed Postpartum unit
• 52 bed NICU and home to a 12 bed Small Baby Unit (SBU)
• State-of-the-art operating suites & surgical services
• Designated as the region’s Perinatal Center
• Maternal and Neonatal Transport Team
• Full OB team: MFM specialists, midwives, OB hospitalists
• Da Vinci Robot for advanced robotic surgery
  

Community Overview 

Belvidere, IL:

• Location: Belvidere, a vibrant and growing community just 15 minutes from Rockford, IL.
• Rich in History: Known for its charming downtown area, historic homes, and proximity to outdoor recreation.
• Convenient Access: Close to major highways with easy access to Rockford, IL, and just under an hour’s drive to both Chicago and Milwaukee.
• Family-Friendly: A safe, welcoming environment with great schools, parks, and a variety of local events.
• Outdoor Activities: Belvidere is surrounded by scenic landscapes, ideal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits like hiking, boating, and fishing.
  

Rockford, IL:

• Cost of living: Rockford has a low cost of living with affordable housing and utility rates.
• Known for: The Rock river, the Anderson Japanese Gardens, and the city's rich history in manufacturing.
• History: Rockford, founded in 1834, has a history rooted in industrial and manufacturing growth, becoming known as the "City of Gardens".

Contact Information:

• Tamara Woletz, Manager Provider Recruitment & Retention