Hematology​/Medical Oncologist Cancer Institute | Rockford, IL

Mercyhealth System in Rockford, Illinois, is currently seeking Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Hematology/Medical Oncologists to join our expanding Oncology program.

This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape and grow a newly opened Cancer Institute within a stable, physician-led, fully integrated health system.

Range: $575,000-$750,000

• Practice in the newly opened Cancer Institute (May 2025) located on the campus of Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside
• Join a collaborative Oncology team including Hematology, Radiation, and Medical Oncologists
• Supported by Advanced Practice Providers, Oncology Nursing, Social Work, Manager, and Director leadership
• Outstanding referral network from primary care providers
• Physician-led, team-focused practice environment
• Opportunity to grow patient volume and influence program development
• 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

• Comprehensive Cancer Institute with multidisciplinary collaboration
• Integrated oncology services across medical, radiation, and hematologic care
• Dedicated oncology support staff and care coordination
• Opportunity to shape service line growth within a regional referral hub

• MD/DO - Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hematology and Medical Oncology
• Fellowship training in Hematology/Oncology
• Residency training from an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine program
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a team-based mindset
• Strong desire to build and expand patient caseload

Mercyhealth offers a highly competitive initial salary guarantee transitioning to a production-based model, along with a comprehensive executive-level benefits package.

Range: $575,000-$750,000

• Sign-on bonus and loan forgiveness options up to $100,000
• 25 business days PTO annually (including CME time) during the first two years
• CME reimbursement
• Licensure, Board Certification, DEA, and up to two professional society memberships covered
• Paid malpractice coverage, including tail insurance
• Relocation reimbursement up to $10,000
• Comprehensive health insurance (EPO, PPO, HDHP options with 100% preventive coverage)
• Prescription coverage with affordable tiered options and mail delivery
• Dental and Vision coverage (preventive care covered at 100%)
• Employer-paid life insurance with supplemental options
• Employer-paid long-term disability (60% of base pay up to $15,000/month)
• 403(b) retirement plan with immediate employer match (up to 8%)
• 457(b) deferred compensation eligibility
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks) and caregiver leave (1 week)

Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside is a state-of-the-art tertiary care facility serving Northern Illinois.

Hospital features include:

• ACS-designated Level I Adult Trauma Center
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Regional Perinatal Center and Level III NICU
• Advanced operating and surgical suites, including hybrid OR capabilities
• Comprehensive diagnostic center with lab, imaging, and pharmacy services
• Inpatient dialysis
• Cardiac, vascular, peripheral, and neurovascular interventional laboratories

• Winny Elizabeth Sadana, MBA, MA, CPRP
• Physician Recruiter, Provider Recruitment & Retention
• Mercyhealth - Serving Northern IL. And Southern WI.
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