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Posted May 25, 2026

Excellent Opportunity for an Obstetric and Gynecologic Hospitalist! Eight-24's Per Month! Close to C

Mercyhealth
Rockford, IL, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is actively looking for a board-certified or board-eligible Obstetric and Gynecologic Hospitalist to become part of our outstanding team of collaborative physicians in the Rockford, Illinois area!

Job Opportunity:

  • Full-time position with hospital employment
  • Exclusively inpatient care
  • Eight 24-hour shifts each month
  • Responsibilities include labor and delivery, as well as performing cesarean sections
  • Conduct inpatient rounds and manage discharges
  • Enjoy a flexible work-life balance
  • Collaborate with Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists at the Northwest Regional Perinatal Center and Level III NICU
  • Access to extensive multi-subspecialty referral sources on-site
  • Utilize EPIC electronic medical records system

Qualifications:

  • MD/DO with Board Certification or Board Eligibility
  • A minimum of two years of inpatient experience required
  • Completed residency from an ACGME-accredited program
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team
  • A genuine passion for improving lives
  • Proficient in delivering exceptional patient care

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Hourly rate of $180.00
  • Coverage for CME, malpractice insurance, and licensure fees
  • Relocation assistance and signing bonus available
  • Paid memberships and dues for medical associations
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and retirement plans
  • 403(b) matching starting from day one
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave
  • Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization eligible for the Federal Loan Forgiveness program - PSLF

Community and System Overview:

About Our Organization:

  • A regional health system comprising 7 hospitals and over 85 primary and specialty care centers across more than 55 communities in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
  • More than 900 W2 partnered providers and over 7,500 professionals committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.
  • Offers over 125 specialty and subspecialty services, including adult critical care, neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular care, a cancer institute, plastic and reconstructive surgery, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and much more!
  • Mercyhealth-Javon Bea Hospital is conveniently located near I-90 in Rockford, IL. This facility is designated as an ACS Level I Adult Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center and recognized by the State of Illinois as a Regional Perinatal Center with a Level III NICU. Our advanced surgical suites, including hybrid operating rooms with real-time radiographic capabilities, feature cutting-edge technology. A new Hospital-Based Cancer Institute is set to open in early 2025!
    • 17-bed Labor/Delivery unit
    • 20-bed Postpartum unit
    • 52-bed NICU, including a 12-bed Small Baby Unit (SBU)
    • State-of-the-art surgical suites and services
    • Designated as the region's Perinatal Center
    • Maternal and Neonatal Transport Team
    • Comprehensive OB team including MFM specialists, midwives, and OB hospitalists
    • Da Vinci Robot available for advanced robotic surgeries

About the Rockford, Illinois Region:

  • Situated along the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is recognized for its diverse economy, which includes automotive, aerospace, and healthcare sectors, alongside various tourism and downtown revitalization initiatives.
  • Rockford is noted for its affordability in housing, located less than an hour and a half from downtown Chicago and Milwaukee, and under an hour from Madison, Wisconsin.
  • Founded in 1834, Rockford has a rich history tied to industrial and manufacturing growth, earning the nickname "City of Gardens."
  • The city boasts numerous cultural and historical attractions, such as the Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum, the Coronado Theatre, and the Burpee Museum of Natural History.

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