EM Physician: Rockford, IL - up to $310 per hour

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtyEmergency Medicine
Candidate TypeMD
Visa AcceptedNo J-1 or H-1B
Salary Range$290.00 to $310.00 / Hour
Loan RepaymentNot Specified
Employment TypeContractor/1099
Bonuses OfferedSign-on

Are you seeking a fulfilling emergency medicine position that offers exceptional pay, professional autonomy, and meaningful support to the greater Chicago community—while maintaining a healthy work/life balance?

Join ApolloMD at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital, where you’ll practice at a prestigious hospital system, sure to fit your preferences. This is your chance to be part of something bigger—while still being valued as an individual.

Why Practice with ApolloMD?

ApolloMD is a physician- and APC-operated multispecialty practice that partners with top-tier hospitals, teaching institutions, and health systems. We provide a strong national network of support without sacrificing your autonomy. Our clinicians enjoy:

  • Clinician-Owned: Independent group—no outside ownership or private equity. Full-time clinicians have the opportunity to become an owner.
  • Autonomy & Work-Life Balance: We believe in empowering physicians, not micromanaging them.
  • Clinician Support: Access to mentorship, professional development, and a network of experienced leaders.
  • Award-Winning Workplace: Named one of the Top 100 Workplaces for 2025 by USA Today

SwedishAmerican Rockford

  • Annual ED Volume: 71,000
  • Hospital Beds: 339
  • Documentation: EPIC
  • Physician Daily Coverage: 60-74 hours
  • APC Daily Coverage: 50-60 hours
  • Level II Trauma Center
  • Pediatric collaboration with University of WI Children’s Hospital
  • BC/BE in ABEM/AOBEM required

SwedishAmerican Belvidere

  • Annual ED Volume: 15,300
  • Physician Daily Coverage: 2 twelve-hour shifts
  • 4 Treatment Areas
  • BC/BE in ABEM/AOBEM required

A Model Designed for Flexibility & Growth

As an independent contractor, you’ll benefit from:

  • Greater income control and special tax incentives
  • Freedom to customize your health benefits
  • Access to retirement tools like a Solo 401(k) or SEP IRA
  • Professional financial guidance to help you plan for long-term success
 

Rockford, Illinois is located 90 miles NW of Chicago and has a population of just under 150,000. There is a small-town friendliness mixed with vibrancy from a richness of natural sites and intellectual institutions with diverse cultures and businesses. Rockford offers an excellent place to live, work, and play. Rockford has fantastic schools, a local symphony, a community theatre, and a university.

Facility & Address

  • SwedishAmerican Hospital
  • 1401 E State ST Rockford IL 61104

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