UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our growing inpatient Gastroenterology team in Rockford, Illinois. This is an exciting opportunity to help build a leading digestive health program at the region’s preferred health system. As part of our team, you will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing a variety of gastrointestinal conditions.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a GI setting and be passionate about patient care. Position Highlights: Flexible Scheduling Collaborate with a team of advanced gastroenterologists to provide care at our 350-bed UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital Work alongside a comprehensive interdisciplinary cancer team at the Carbone Cancer Center Rockford, with over 70% market share. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including quaternary support from UW Health University Hospital Serve a primary market population of 350,000 and a secondary market of over 750,000.
Active NP or PA license in Illinois (or the ability to obtain one prior to hire). Experience in gastroenterology is preferred, but new graduates with a strong interest in GI are encouraged to apply. About the Greater Rockford Area: Recently named the number one housing market in America by The Wall Street Journal, Rockford and northern Illinois offer world-class attractions — all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas.
The greater Rockford area offers superb cultural, recreational, and outdoor amenities along with an eclectic arts community of theater, symphony, museums and dance. With an award-winning park district, Rockford has unrivaled outdoor opportunities, including Golf Digest-ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers. We have excellent private, parochial and public-school options, including the Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally.
Our proximity to Chicago O’Hare International Airport opens up countless travel possibilities, and Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less. Our commitment to social impact and belonging: UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.
It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.