What are the responsibilities and job description for the NI-Physician, OB/GYN position at UW Health?
Job Summary
UW Health Northern Illinois seeks an Ob/Gyn to expand our busy team of 12 Ob/Gyns and eleven WHNPs. With a $130 million expansion of women and children's services, UW Health Northern Illinois' growing portfolio of obstetric, gynecologic and pediatric services will ensure a busy community-based practice with dedicated support from sub-specialists of University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine and Public Health.
With over 2900 deliveries per year, UW Health offers the busiest obstetrics program in the region. In addition to new state-of-the-art Women & Children's Hospital, you will find a modern surgical department with 15 surgical suites, along with two dedicated C-section suites within the labor/delivery unit. Our full-service obstetrics programs includes a 13-bed NICU with three MFM's, lactation specialists, and amenities for new moms including complementary massage and room service.
As a teaching hospital, UW Health offers the opportunity to work with residents and medical students and the individual selected for the position will be eligible to apply for academic appointment with the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine at Rockford.
Our state-of-the-art facilities and supportive environment make UW Health a premier destination for both patients and healthcare professionals.
Job Duties
- Provide medical care related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery
- Diagnose and treat conditions affecting the female reproductive system
- Conduct routine gynecological exams, including Pap smears and breast exams
- Perform ultrasounds, fetal monitoring, and prenatal screenings
- Manage high-risk pregnancies and complications
- Perform gynecological surgeries, such as C-sections, hysterectomies, and laparoscopic procedures
- Provide fertility evaluations and treatments
- Diagnose and treat menstrual disorders, endometriosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Educate patients on reproductive health, contraception, and menopause management
- Address and treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Collaborate with healthcare teams, including nurses, midwives, and specialists
- Maintain patient records and document treatment plans accurately
- Stay updated on advancements in obstetrics and gynecology practices
- Provide emergency care for obstetric and gynecological complications
Education
- MD or DO; BC or BE in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Active license in the State of Illinois and active DEA license, or the ability to apply for such licenses prior to or upon hire.
License/Certifications
- Active license in the State of Illinois and active DEA license, or the ability to apply for such licenses prior to or upon hire.
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 social impact and belonging:
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.