UW Health in northern Illinois seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA-C) to join our medical dermatologyfocused team in Rockford Illinois. Our dermatology service is led by Family Medicine physicians who practice exclusively within the scope of medical dermatology. We are looking for a dedicated APP to provide high-quality patient-centered skin care for individuals of all ages while embodying our mission:
Through excellence in healthcare and compassionate service we care for our community.
Your clinical support includes the following:
Performing dermatologic procedures such as shave biopsies punch biopsies and simple excisions
Conducting total body skin examinations (TBSE) for skin cancer screening and ongoing surveillance
Managing melanoma and skin cancer follow-up
Evaluating diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of inflammatory infectious and chronic dermatologic conditions
Providing dermatologic care for pediatric through adult patients
Participating in a collaborative care model within a highly supportive Family Medicinebased dermatology team
The regions largest and most-preferred medical group and health system
Flexible schedule working Monday through Friday no weekend requirement
Robust onboarding program for all new providers to the system and additional support for new graduates
Qualifications:
Masters degree from an accredited PA program or completion of a masters level Advanced Practice Nurse program
Active APRN or PA license in the State of Illinois and active DEA license or ability to obtain prior to or upon hire
Experience in dermatology or surgical sub-specialties preferred
Benefits:
UW Health offers a highly competitive salary guarantee with wRVU production and other incentives. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Competitive salary range (based on experience):
Generous vacation and CME benefits
Professional society dues credentialing expenses & hospital dues covered
Interview and relocation expenses paid
Flexible insurance package with health dental vision disability and life coverage
Retirement plan match and contribution
Malpractice with tail coverage
Generous provider referral bonus
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 at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. The region provides exceptional cultural recreational and outdoor amenities including an eclectic arts community an award-winning park district renowned golf courses extensive trail systems and premier indoor/outdoor sports centers. Families benefit from excellent private parochial and public-school options including the Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally. With proximity to Chicago OHare International Airportand Chicago Milwaukee and Madison all within 90 minutestravel and exploration are always within reach.
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.
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