Pediatric Gastroenterologist opening in Northern Illinois_x000D_Located in Rockford, IL_x000D_80 miles to Chicago, IL_x000D_Full time, permanent_x000D_Teaching Hospital_x000D x000D_Healthcare group in Northern Illinois seeks a BE/BC Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join our Medical Group of over 270 Providers. _x000D_Practice includes neonatal/pediatric elective and call services in Rockford, IL, along with the opportunity to provide tertiary and quaternary care in Madison, WI._x000D x000D_With a $130 million expansion of womens and childrens services including the creation of a Level III NICU, group's growing portfolio of pediatric services will provide a busy community-based practice with pediatric subspecialists affiliated with a major academic medical center._x000D x000D_As a teaching hospital group offers the opportunity to work with residents and medical students and the individual selected for this position will be eligible to apply for academic appointment as Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health._x000D x000D_About the Greater Rockford Area_x000D_Rockford and northern Illinois offer world-class attractions, outstanding recreation opportunities and beautiful parks all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. And for a quick visit, Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less. 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 also offers unrivaled outdoor recreation, markets and ethnic festivals, plus Golf Digest-ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers. In addition, we have excellent private, parochial and public school options including the renaissance Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5 percent nationally.