Hospitalist Physician for Mercyhealth System, Freeport, IL – $345,000

Mercyhealth System in Freeport, Illinois is currently seeking a Full-Time, Board-Certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join our experienced Hospitalist team at FHN Memorial Hospital.

We are specifically seeking a seasoned hospitalist who is comfortable managing a broad range of inpatient acuity and contributing to program quality and growth initiatives within a community-focused hospital environment.

Opportunity Overview:

• Full-Time Position
• 7 on / 7 off Schedule
• 12-hour shifts
• 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Day Shift)
• Night Shift opportunities available with premium compensation
• Includes weekends and holidays
• EMR transitioning to EPIC
• E-ICU support model currently in place, transitioning toward expanded in-house coverage

Departmental Scope:

Hospitalists manage a wide range of inpatient cases including:

• Acute medical admissions
• Chronic disease exacerbations
• Post-surgical medical management
• Care coordination and discharge planning
• Collaboration with primary care and specialty providers

Strong system-wide collaboration across Mercyhealth’s Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin network.

Required Qualifications:

• MD/DO Board Certified (preferred) or Board Eligible
• Internal Medicine or Family Medicine training
• Eligible for Illinois medical licensure
• ACLS and BLS certification
• Demonstrated inpatient experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Compensation & Benefits:

Day Shift Base Salary: $345,000

Night Shift: Premium compensation available

Productivity and Quality incentives

Retention and/or sign-on bonus
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility (location dependent)
• CME allowance ($3,000) with paid CME time
• Licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursement
• Paid malpractice coverage including tail insurance
• Relocation assistance (up to $10,000)
• 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

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.

Contact:

Winny Sadana, BE, MA, MBA, CPRP
Provider Recruiter
Mercyhealth – Northern Illinois & Southern Wisconsin
815-971-7492
wsadana@mhemail.org