Build and Lead a New Service Line

• Opportunity for a BE/BC Dermatologist to establish and shape the dermatology program from the ground up. 
• Significant influence over clinical direction, staffing, workflows, and growth strategy
• Ability to create subspecialty focus areas (medical, surgical, cosmetic, Mohs, psoriasis, biologics, etc.)
• Leadership pathway available as the service line expands

Practice Highlights:

• Rare opportunity to build a dermatology program with full organizational support
• Untapped market with immediate patient demand
• Physician-driven growth strategy
• Shape the future of dermatologic care in the community
• Opportunity to create your ideal practice
• Be the cornerstone of a growing dermatology service line
• Strong referral pipeline from established primary care network
• Minimal competition and rapid practice ramp-up

Immediate Community Need

• Large built-in referral base from employed primary care network
• Strong unmet demand with long wait times for dermatology access
• Opportunity to ramp quickly with minimal marketing needed
• Underserved market with limited dermatology competition

High Growth Potential

• Ability to grow into a multi-provider practice
• Opportunity to recruit APPs and expand the department
• Expansion potential into cosmetic dermatology, Mohs surgery, or dermatopathology
• Hospital commitment to long-term investment in dermatology services

Modern Facilities & Equipment

• Newly renovated clinic space
• Dedicated procedure rooms
• Hospital investment in advanced dermatologic technology
• Opportunity to influence future capital purchases

Physician-Friendly Culture

• Collegial medical staff
• Leadership that values physician input
• Mission-driven organization focused on patient care
• Strong retention and provider satisfaction

• Starting salary of $600,000
• $75,000 Signing bonus 
• $100,000 retention bonus (forgiven over 5 years)
• Possible loan repayment
• Total Cash compensation of $650,000+ annually
• Relocation assistance
• Strong pension plan
• Health, vision, dental, life and disability coverage
• 33 paid days off (264 hours) annually (includes holiday/sick/vacation)
• CME – 5 days (40 hours) + $6,000 annually
• Paid malpractice with tail

• Throughout our region, you'll find specialty stores and family-owned diners in which the owners greet you with a hardy "hello" and make you feel immediately welcomed.
• You'll find strong support for our schools both public and private. At times, the schools are the center of activity and our lives can revolve around them.
• With Eastern Illinois University in Charleston and University of Illinois just 45 minutes north in Champaign-Urbana, you'll enjoy the arts through countless musical and theatre arts performances.
• Our communities are safe, and you will likely come to know all your neighbors and many of the families with whom your children may attend school. Because we tout a 10 to 15-minute door-to-door commute, you can easily attend your children's events and reach appointments with ease.
• We are all about recreation. There are plenty of golf courses, several amazing lakes for boating and fishing, and state parks for picnicking, hiking and camping. Children stay busy throughout the summer with summer recreation programs.

Pay Less.  With A Cost Of Living Of 30% Less compared to St. Louis, This opportunity and Community will provide You With Significant Buying Power With The Opportunity To build your dream home, pay off medical school loans, and Retire Early.

The Housing Market.  With Average Home Pricing Settled At $126,363 And Where A Desirable 3300 Square Ft./ 5 Bedroom/4 Bath Home Sold For $245,000, Building A Quality Of Life With Substantial Savings Is Easy.

The Community.  The Community Is Welcoming To New Members And Offers A Series Of Fun Events Throughout The Year For Family Members And Getting To Know One Another. 

Why this Employer?  This Employer Is Committed To Its Doctors And The Entire Employee Staff And Enjoys Long Term Retention Of Its Key Physician Personnel Due To Exceptional Compensation And Quality Of Life Provided By The Community.