Physician, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with Medical Directorship

Position Highlights
Enjoy a rewarding and influential practice in the heart of the Midwest with the only inpatient psychiatric program within a 32-mile radius serving adult, child, and adolescent populations.

UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist to join our respected behavioral health team and help shape the future of psychiatric care in the region. This opportunity is ideal for a physician who is passionate about clinical excellence, collaborative leadership, and advancing innovative approaches to patient care.

Candidates interested in leadership development will have the opportunity to pursue roles such as Medical Director, helping guide strategic priorities, quality initiatives, provider engagement, and the long-term vision of the department. The position offers the ability to make a meaningful impact on patients, colleagues, and the direction of behavioral health services while enjoying academic opportunities through the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford.

Aspects of Your Role Include:
* Inpatient-focused role working with adult, child and adolescent psychiatric patients
* 42-bed inpatient psychiatric unit, including 26 adult beds and 16 child and adolescent beds
* Multidisciplinary team including LCSWs, LMFT, pharmacist and recreational therapists
* ED with dedicated psychiatry rooms and 24-hour crisis intervention team
* Academic appointment and teaching opportunities with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford
* Strong collaboration with primary care and specialty providers throughout the SwedishAmerican Medical Group

Qualifications:
* MD or DO; Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
* Active Illinois medical license and DEA license or ability to obtain

Benefits:
* Competitive salary based on experience, with additional medical directorship stipend:
o $336,724 - $402,088
* Generous vacation and CME benefits
* Paid professional society dues, credentialing expenses, and hospital dues
* Relocation and interview expenses covered
* Comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life
* Retirement plan with match and contribution
* Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
* Generous provider referral bonus

About UW Health in Northern Illinois
UW Health in northern Illinois is a division of UW Health, one of the nation's leading academic health systems. Forbes has again recognized UW Health as one of the best employers in Illinois, ranking it fifth overall in the state and the highest-ranked health system in Illinois for 2025. Based in Rockford, Illinois, our organization includes a medical group of more than 370 employed providers across over 40 specialties, serving a 12-county referral region of more than 750,000 residents. Through our partnership with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, patients have access to advanced specialty care while providers enjoy the benefits of practicing within a growing, academically affiliated health system.

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.