Overview 

The Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford (UICOMR) and the UI Health Mile Square Health Center – L.P. Johnson Rockford are pleased to announce a joint full-time position for a Family Medicine Physician. This role encompasses both clinical responsibilities at the health center and faculty duties within UICOMR, providing a unique opportunity to blend patient care with teaching, mentoring, and scholarly activity.

Clinical Responsibilities 

• Examine patient and obtain medical history from patient, parents, guardians to prepare patient profile. Review developmental and medical history of patient.
• Participate in diagnostic staffing to correlate findings, determine diagnosis and develop appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Discuss findings and recommendations with client, parents, agencies, etc. as needed.
• Responsible for medication management (includes but is not limited to writing prescriptions, monitoring efficacy, monitoring adverse reactions).
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Faculty Responsibilities 

• Faculty supervision for clinical care is provided by family medicine residents in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Direct clinical patient care and management of a personal panel of patients.
• Presentation of didactics to support medical education.
• Advising and mentoring of residents.
• Participation in resident and faculty recruitment activities.
• Precepting medical students on their family medicine clerkship in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Participation in scholarship activities to include dissemination.
• Participation in various committees related to the mission of the College of Medicine

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent from an LCME-accredited institution
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine (board certification required by start date).
• Eligible for an unrestricted Illinois medical license.
• Current valid American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of academic experience
• Obstetrics experience, Point of care ultrasound skills
• Fellowship training

Compensation & Benefits

The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $230,000 to $290,000. The final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. Additional incentive compensation may also be available for clinical work performed beyond the standard scope of responsibilities. 

Benefits-eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package that offers Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday, and Sick; and tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits for a complete list of employee benefits.

Hospital & Community Highlights

UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital

• Serves as a primary inpatient teaching site, featuring a newly opened Women & Children’s Hospital, Level III NICU, and 24-hour MFM support.
• Averages over 3,300 deliveries annually and is recognized for high-quality, innovative healthcare services.

UICOMR & Residency Program

• UICOMR is a well-established 4-year regional campus with approximately 220 medical students, many of whom pursue Family Medicine.
• Home to an unopposed Family Medicine residency (8-8-7) offering comprehensive training and multiple fellowship programs (Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Headache Medicine, and a new Addiction Medicine fellowship).

Rockford, Illinois

• A mid-sized metropolitan area ~85 miles west of Chicago with a revitalized downtown, award-winning park system, gardens, vibrant arts scene, minor league sports, and affordable living.
• Convenient access to major Midwest cities and a range of cultural and recreational opportunities.

Application Instructions

We will begin reviewing applications on or around Friday, March 21, 2025, with full consideration given to those received by this date.

To explore the variety of roles and positions available and to apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/?c=uic&city=rockford

Please include a cover letter, CV, and list of three professional references with your application.

Final date to apply: Friday, March 21, 2025, at 5:00 pm (CST)

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.