NI-Physician, Pediatric Endocrinology

Job Summary

UW Health in northern Illinois seeks a BE/BC pediatric endocrinologist to join our specialized team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the care of children and adolescents with endocrine disorders while working alongside dedicated colleagues in a community-based outpatient practice with consultative inpatient coverage.

Your practice includes the following:

• Collaboration with experienced pediatric subspecialists and access to UW Health resources.
• On-site certified diabetes educators, clinical dieticians, and clinical pharmacists with expertise in pediatric care.
• A newly renovated, state-of-the-art clinic equipped for advanced endocrine and diabetes care.
• Access to an ADA-recognized diabetes education program with dedicated RN and RD educators.
• Built-in referral base as member of the region's leading group for primary care providers
• Extended support from pediatric specialists at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, WI.
• Academic appointment and teaching opportunities available through the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford.

Education

• MD or DO - Required

License/Certifications

• Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire - Required
• Active Illinois medical license - Required
• Board Certification or Board Eligible in Endocrinology. Board certification must be obtained within 5 years - Required
• Bi-annual CPR certification - Preferred

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 diversity, equity and inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.