Acute Care Surgeon opportunity in Rockford, IL

General Surgeon, Acute Care opening in Rockford, IL Full Time and Permanent Position Job Description: We are seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified General Surgeon to join an expanding group of acute care and trauma surgeons at a Community Level II Trauma Center in northern Illinois. This is a full-time position offering an exclusive acute care/trauma surgery practice with no elective practice. Position Highlights: Practice Focus: 100% acute care/trauma practice, covering trauma alerts and emergency general surgery (EGS) consultations. Schedule: 14 days per month in one or two blocks, including weekday and weekend call shifts. Trauma Care: Round on a 30-bed ICU, step-down unit, and medical/surgical floors. Support Staff: APP coverage from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekends, with on-call APP for OR assisting. Advanced Technology: Access to three Da Vinci Xi robots 24/7 for acute care surgery. Trauma Volume: More than 900 trauma and EGS cases per year, with an ED volume of 72,000 per year. Epic EMR System: Use of a comprehensive and modern electronic medical record system. Call Requirements: Call response time within 30 minutes to the hospital. Qualifications: MD or DO; Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery. ATLS and ACLS certifications. Active Illinois medical license and DEA license, or ability to apply prior to or upon hire. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive Salary: $450,000 (based on experience). Flexible Insurance Package: Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Generous Vacation & CME Benefits. Retirement Plan Match & Contributions. Professional Society Dues, Credentialing Expenses, and Hospital Dues Covered. Interview & Relocation Expenses Paid. Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage. Generous Provider Referral Bonus. Potential for Additional Compensation. About the Location: The Greater Rockford area, recently named the No. 1 housing market in America by The Wall Street Journal, offers an excellent quality of life with a cost of living significantly lower than most metropolitan areas. Rockford features world-class cultural, recreational, and outdoor amenities, such as an eclectic arts community, award-winning park district, Golf Digest-ranked golf courses, endless bike trails, and extensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Families will enjoy top-tier private, parochial, and public schools, including a Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally. Located just 90 minutes away from Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison, Rockford is ideally situated for easy access to major cities and Chicago O'Hare International Airport, providing endless travel possibilities.