Description
Faculty Physician: Family Medicine with OB
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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-OB Physician. This role encompasses both clinical responsibilities at the health center, on labor and delivery, and faculty duties within UICOMR, providing a unique opportunity to blend patient care with teaching, mentoring, and scholarly activity.
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Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to a panel of patients, including OB patients.
- 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).
- Round on OB patients and in the newborn nursery, perform deliveries on labor and delivery, participate in OB call.
- Share in L&D responsibilities with two to three other FM-OB faculty and a supportive Obstetrics department.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Faculty Responsibilities
- Precept residents in the ambulatory setting as well as oversee a resident team on labor and delivery.
- Supervise residents in our innovative STRETCH-OB surgical obstetrics program.
- Presentation of didactics to support medical education.
- Advising and mentoring of residents and medical students.
- Participation in supported scholarship activities.
Compensation & Benefits
The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $250,000 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.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
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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 3,000 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 (9-8-8) offering comprehensive training and multiple fellowship programs (Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Headache Medicine, and Addiction Medicine).
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 Monday, August 24, 2026, 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.
For fullest consideration date: Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:00 pm (CDT)
The search committee will review applications received by this date for early action.
Final date to apply: Monday, October 19, 2026, at 6:00 pm (CDT)
Applications received through this date will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
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The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
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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 Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please review our non-discrimination statement and additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an 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
- Advanced training or fellowship in obstetrics or women’s health
- Experience in performing and interpreting obstetric ultrasound procedures
- Experience in managing prenatal care and independently performing deliveries
