Overview
- Location
- Freeport, Illinois
- Schedule
- Full-time outpatient Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine practice
- Source-listed pay
- $450,000 – $520,000
- Practice
- Regional health system with more than 100 primary and specialty care centers · Hospital and outpatient care centers
Not yet verified against the original posting
Role summary
Mercyhealth is hiring a full-time outpatient Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Physician in Freeport, IL with a salary range of $450,000-$520,000 plus retention/sign-on bonuses and comprehensive benefits including loan repayment and malpractice coverage. Practice uses Epic EMR and the health system includes multiple hospitals and outpatient centers in the region.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: Outpatient focus
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $450,000 – $520,000
- Pay context
- Source-listed pay · not yet verified
- Evidence
- early and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team Compensation and Benefits: Salary: $450,000-$520,000 Retention and/or Sign-On Bonus Student Loan Repayment CME, licensure, membership, and medi
- Observed
- 3 wk ago
- Compensation model
- Salary range $450,000-$520,000 with retention and/OR sign-on bonus; no detailed production OR incentive formula provided
- Bonus / incentives
- Retention and/or sign-on bonus
Benefits named in the posting
- Student loan repayment
- CME, licensure, membership dues reimbursement
- Malpractice and tail insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement match starting day one
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
Employer
Mercyhealth
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Regional health system with more than 100 primary and specialty care centers
- Facility type
- Hospital and outpatient care centers
- EHR
- Epic
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Questions to ask the employer
- Is $450,000–$520,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Full-time outpatient Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine practice
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Outpatient focus
- FTE
- 1
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- Pay not verified
- First seen
- 3 wk ago
- Last verified
- 4 days ago
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
Mercyhealth has an exciting full-time Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Physician opportunity to join our excellent team in Freeport, Illinois. Opportunity Full-time Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine opportunity Outpatient Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine Sleep study interpretation Bronchoscopy Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Low-Dose CT (LDCT) EPIC EMR Vast multi-specialty referral sources 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Qualifications MD/DO - Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pulmonary Medicine Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program Fellowship training in Pulmonary Medicine or Pulmonary/Critical Care Sleep Medicine training, Board Certification, or Board Eligibility appropriate to the role Skilled at providing exceptional, patient-centered care Ability to communicate clearly and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team Compensation and Benefits Salary: $450,000-$520,000 Retention and/or Sign-On Bonus Student Loan Repayment CME, licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursed Malpractice and tail insurance provided Relocation assistance Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, etc. Day-one 403(b) matching retirement program Short- and long-term disability Paid parental and caregiver leave Strategic partnership with a dedicated physician liaison About Mercyhealth Regional health system with 7 hospitals, 100+ primary and specialty care centers in more than 90 communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Over 950 partnered providers and 8,250+ 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! About the Community Freeport, Illinois offers a unique blend of Midwestern charm, history, and outdoor recreation. It is a welcoming, family-friendly community providing an excellent quality of life with a relaxed pace and strong sense of community. Residents enjoy schools, parks, and numerous recreational opportunities. The area is rich in history, including its connection to the Lincoln-Douglas debates, and offers museums and historical sites. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, fishing, kayaking, camping, parks, and other recreational activities. Freeport also provides convenient access to Rockford, Madison, Chicago, and Milwaukee, allowing residents to enjoy small-city living with access to larger metropolitan areas. Cost of Living: Lower than the national average, with notably affordable housing. Known For: Nicknamed "Pretzel City, USA" for its German heritage and pretzel-making tradition. History: Freeport was the site of one of the historic Lincoln-Douglas debates. Learn More: Greater Freeport Partnership, Freeport Park District, Krape Park, and Stephenson County Fair. Winny Elizabeth Sadana, BE, MA, MBA, CPRP Provider Recruiter Provider Recruitment & Retention Mercyhealth System - Northern Illinois & Southern Wisconsin Office: (815) 971-7492 Cell: (779) 208-5752 wsadana@mhemail.org