Hospitalist Physician System, Freeport, IL
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Doctor/Physician
Internal Medicine Physician, Medical Doctor, Primary Care Physician, Healthcare Consultant
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
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
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
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, IllinoisFreeport 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.
ContactWinny Sadana, BE, MA, MBA, CPRP
Provider Recruiter
Mercyhealth - Northern Illinois & Southern Wisconsin
815‑971‑7492
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