NI-Physician, Podiatry Foot & Ankle - SURGICAL

Job Summary

UW Health in northern Illinois seeks a BE/BC Podiatrist to join the over 300 employed providers of the SwedishAmerican Medical Group in Rockford, Illinois. The specialist group consists of 4 Podiatrists working in clinics throughout the service area of UW Health in northern Illinois.

For more than a century, our community-based health system has strived to build a stronger, healthier community for the people of northern Illinois.

As a member of our medical group, you will enjoy excellent practice support, including:

• The region's largest and most-preferred medical group and health system, with access to a variety of specialists
• Excellent tertiary specialty support from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
• Flexible practice options
• As a teaching hospital, academic and teaching appointments are available with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, providing the opportunity to work with medical students and family medicine residents

Job Duties

• Examining patients with foot and ankle conditions, such as fractures, ligament injuries, arthritis, and deformities.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, including X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and ultrasounds.
• Prescribing medications, physical therapy, orthotic devices, and braces for pain relief and mobility improvement.
• Performing joint and soft tissue injections (e.g., corticosteroids, platelet-rich plasma therapy).
• Advising on lifestyle modifications, footwear, and rehabilitation exercises.
• Performing surgeries such as:
• Fracture repair (fixation of broken bones in the foot or ankle).
• Ankle ligament reconstruction (e.g., for chronic instability).
• Bunion and hammertoe correction (for foot deformities).
• Total ankle replacement (for severe arthritis).
• Tendon repair (e.g., Achilles tendon ruptures).
• Minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures for soft tissue and joint conditions.
• Monitoring recovery and ensuring proper healing after surgery.
• Collaborating with physical therapists to design rehabilitation programs.
• Managing postoperative complications, such as infections or hardware issues.
• Treating acute injuries, such as sports-related foot and ankle fractures, sprains, and dislocations.

Education

• DPM certification in Podiatric Medicine with fellowship certification or MD, DO in Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

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 diversity, equity and inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.