Critical Care Intensivist for Mercyhealth System, IL and WI – $470,000 to $590,000

Company: Mercyhealth
Location: Rockford
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

Mercyhealth System in Rockford, Illinois is currently seeking a Full-Time Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Critical Care or Critical Care/Pulmonary Physician to join our expanding ICU team. This is a hybrid inpatient and outpatient opportunity within a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center, offering the ability to practice high-acuity critical care while maintaining pulmonary continuity of care. Opportunity Overview: - Full-Time Position - 2,184 annual hours - Hybrid Model - 7 on / 7 off - Alternating Days and Nights - 12-hour shifts: - • 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. (In-house) - • 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. (In-house / Tele-ICU) - Includes weekends and holidays Opportunities available for: - Critical Care only - Combined Critical Care/Pulmonary (Inpatient & Outpatient) - System-wide collaboration across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin - EPIC EMR systemwide Departmental Scope: Primary practice site: Javon Bea Hospital - Riverside Level I Trauma Center 26-bed Intensive Care Unit The ICU manages a wide range of high-acuity patients including: - Neurocritical care - Cardiac critical care - Trauma - Complex medical and surgical ICU cases State-of-the-art ICU technology including: - Continuous monitoring systems - Advanced life support capabilities - Specialized treatment modalities - Inpatient dialysis services - Comprehensive cardiac, vascular, peripheral, and neurovascular interventional laboratory Recognized Excellence: In its 2025 rankings, Healthgrades named Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside one of the Top Five Hospitals in Illinois for Critical Care. Required Qualifications: - MD/DO Board Certified or Board Eligible - Fellowship trained in Critical Care or Pulmonary/Critical Care - Eligible for Illinois medical licensure - Strong clinical expertise in high-acuity ICU settings - Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams Compensation & Benefits: Base Salary: $470,000 to $590,000 - Retention / Sign-On Bonus - Loan Repayment Assistance - CME, licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursed - Malpractice and tail insurance provided - Relocation assistance - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - Day-one 403(b) matching retirement program - Short- and long-term disability - Paid parental and caregiver leave About Javon Bea Hospital: Mercyhealth's state-of-the-art specialty hospital serves the Northern Illinois region, providing highly specialized care for infants, children, and adults. Campus highlights include: • Level I Trauma Services • Adult subspecialty services • Highest level neonatal and pediatric services • Hybrid operating room for minimally invasive and image-guided surgery • Comprehensive diagnostic center (lab, imaging, pharmacy) • Advanced surgical and interventional capabilities About Mercyhealth: Mercyhealth is a regional health system comprised of seven hospitals and more than 100 primary and specialty care locations across over 65 communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. With more than 1,000 partnered providers and 8,500 team members, Mercyhealth delivers coordinated, vertically integrated care across hospital-based, clinic-based, post-acute, and retail services. The system offers over 125 specialty and subspecialty services, including advanced cardiac care with WATCHMAN and TAVR, neurosurgery, comprehensive cancer services, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and much more. About Rockford: Rockford, the third-largest city in Illinois, has long been an industrial hub with a rich history rooted in manufacturing and innovation. Established in 1834, Rockford is known for its role in the furniture-making industry during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Over time, the city has transformed into a vibrant, modern community with a strong cultural scene, thriving arts, and a variety of outdoor activities. Rockford is home to beautiful parks like the Anderson Japanese Gardens, one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan, and the Rock River provides opportunities for boating and fishing. The city also hosts numerous events, including the Rockford IceHogs hockey games and the Illinois Raptor Center. With its historical significance and diverse amenities, Rockford is a great destination for both history buffs and adventure seekers. - Anderson Japanese Gardens - Rockford History Tour - Rockford: The City of Gardens - Exploring Rockford's Manufacturing Heritage - Rock River Adventures - Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center-Janesville is a Level III Trauma Center serving Southern Wisconsin, offering advanced surgical services, heart and vascular care, cancer services, and comprehensive specialty support in a modern facility conveniently located off Interstate 90. About Janesville, WI - Janesville is a mid-sized city offering a safe, family-oriented community with excellent schools and abundant recreational opportunities. - Janesville lies just 12 miles north of the Illinois border, 35 miles southwest of Madison and 110 miles northwest of Chicago and is on the Interstate I-90 corridor providing easy access to metro areas and international airports. - Janesville is the Wisconsin's Park Place with over 2,500 acres of beautiful parkland and twenty acres of breathtaking botanical gardens. - Janesville - Wisconsin's Great Outside https://youtu.be/22hA3mChmbc Recruitment Contact: Winny Sadana, BE, MA, MBA, CPRP Provider Recruiter wsadana@mhemail.org 815-971-7492

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