Seeking a BC/BE Rheumatologist to join a growing and highly respected healthcare system serving a large regional patient population with significant demand for Rheumatology services. This is an excellent opportunity to build a busy practice in a supportive, physician-friendly environment while enjoying an outstanding quality of life near the University of Illinois.

Opportunity Highlights

• 100% outpatient Rheumatology practice with flexible scheduling options
• Established referral network with immediate patient volume and strong community demand
• Opportunity to help shape and expand Rheumatology services within the region
• Collaborative medical staff with strong primary care and specialty support
• Modern clinic facilities with experienced nursing and administrative support
• Efficient workflows designed to maximize physician productivity and patient care quality
• Minimal inpatient responsibilities
• Excellent work-life balance with a collegial and supportive culture

• Starting salary of $350,000
• $75,000 Signing bonus 
• $100,000 retention bonus (forgiven over 5 years)
• $15,000 relocation assistance
• Possible loan repayment
• Total Cash compensation of $400,000+ annually
• 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.