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Mercyhealth System in Freeport, IL seeks a full-time critical care physician for a nocturnist inpatient ICU role with a Level 2, 8-bed unit working 7 on/7 off 12-hour night shifts. Compensation ranges from $470,000 to $500,000 base with multiple benefits including loan repayment, CME allowance, malpractice coverage, and retirement plans.
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Mercyhealth System in Freeport, Illinois, is currently seeking a Full-Time Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Critical Care Physician to join our expanding ICU team. This is an inpatient nocturnist opportunity offering the ability to practice high-acuity critical care. Opportunity Overview: Full-Time Position - 2,184 annual hours 7 on / 7 off 12-hour shifts 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. (In-house / Tele-ICU) Includes weekends and holidays Opportunities available for Critical Care Inpatient (Covering Tele at our other Mercyhealth Sites ) Mediteach EMR- Converting to Epic in October Departmental Scope: Level 2 8 Bed ICU Typical diagnoses are post op general surgery, mechanical ventilation, sepsis, substance abuse/withdrawal, and DKA. Open ICU with a strong Hospitalist team High acuity to transfer to JBH and MHTC Required Qualifications: MD/DO Board Certified or Board Eligible Fellowship trained in Critical Care or Pulmonary/Critical Care Eligible for Illinois medical licensure Strong clinical expertise in high-acuity ICU settings Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams Compensation & Benefits: Base Salary: $470,000 to $500,000 Retention and/or sign-on bonus Student loan repayment assistance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility CME allowance ($3,000) Licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursement Paid malpractice coverage, including tail insurance Relocation assistance Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for the entire family Day-one 403(b) retirement plan with employer match 457(f) deferred compensation plan eligibility Short- and long-term disability coverage Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks) Paid caregiver leave (up to 1 week) Strategic partnership with a dedicated physician liaison Primary practice site Mercyhealth Hospital-Freeport 1045 W Stephenson St, Freeport, IL 61032 About Mercyhealth: Mercyhealth is a regional health system with over 700 employed physician partners, seven hospitals, and more than 85 primary and specialty care locations across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. As a fully integrated healthcare provider, Mercyhealth delivers coordinated care across hospital-based services, clinic-based services, post-acute care, and retail services - allowing for seamless patient transitions and system-wide collaboration. About Our Community - Freeport, Illinois: Freeport is a welcoming Midwestern community of approximately 25,000 residents in Stephenson County. Community highlights include Affordable housing and low cost of living Safe, family-friendly neighborhoods Excellent public and private school systems Rich historical significance as the site of the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas Debate Outdoor recreation at Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park Convenient access to Rockford, Madison, Chicago, and Milwaukee Freeport offers the lifestyle benefits of a close-knit community with convenient access to larger metropolitan amenities. Greater Freeport Partnership Website https://greaterfreeport.com Digital Recruitment Guide: The digital recruitment guide can be located here Contact: Winny Sadana, BE, MA, MBA, CPRP Provider Recruiter Mercyhealth - Northern Illinois & Southern Wisconsin 815-971-7492 wsadana@mhemail.org