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City:Quincy, IL, United States

Population:40,805
MSA Population: 76,712

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General Cardiology position with a total cash compensation of $640,000 annually located two hours from St. Louis

Physician: Cardiology: General
Market: Non-Metropolitan (Less than 50,000)
Job ID:8662
Verified Date:09/18/2023
Loan Repayment:Yes
Sign on Bonus:Yes
Practice Type: Employed
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Permanent: Full time Cardiology: General Cardiology: Non-Invasive
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What you need to know:

Practice Details

  • The group seeks to add a physician in its Cardiology Department which currently includes two interventional, three invasive (one specializing in EP) and one non-invasive cardiologists.
  • The Cardiologist rotate consult days with 3 ½ days a week in the clinic and 1 day of hospital coverage per week.
  • They also rotate weekend call, which is about every 5th weekend.
  • On consult day, they are the backup for the NP doing stress test, reading all non-invasive testing, and even performing non-invasive testing as needed.
  • The Cardiology Department is an integral part of the Hospital Heart and Vascular Center, which conducts a full range of diagnostics and therapeutic heart services.
  • The right physician will enjoy the full range of non-invasive cardiac services, be comfortable in sharing outreach service responsibilities in outlying communities, and contribute equally to the leadership of the department and the cardiac program.
  • The cardiology providers moved into a newly constructed office space in February, 2015.
  • The group seeks to expand its Cardiology Department by adding additional physicians who are willing to do some outreach in addition to supporting our “hub” at Blessing Hospital. Sub-specialty support is available in virtually every field. Lab, x-ray, 3T MRI, and extremity CT are present in the clinic building’s diagnostic center.
  • Board eligible if recently completed training or board certification is required. 

ABOUT EMPLOYER:

  • Employs almost 300 physicians and advanced practice providers.
  • The largest medical provider serving a 300,000+ population region composed of West Central Illinois, Northeast Missouri, and Southeast Iowa.
  • The System operates a 347-bed regional referral center in Quincy, Illinois, (population 45,000) and a 25-bed critical access facility in Pittsfield, Illinois, (population 4,200).

Compensation Details

  • Guaranteed Salary:
    • Direct from Fellowship: $600,000/year 
    • Practicing with three or more years of experience:  $650,000
  • Plus producitivy bonuses
  • Up to $150,000 of Forgivable loan for educational debt considered.
  • Up to $50,000 Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance included
  • Total Cash Compensation $640,000 to $700,000 annually
  • Benefits: Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD & D insurance, malpractice coverage with tail, 403(b) retirement plan plus 457(b) tax-deferral option, employee child care center, six weeks annual paid time off plus one week of CME time, $5,000 professional expense allowance, and more.

Community Details

  • Enjoy a community with a diverse educational system, including Public/private schools, technical, community college and four year private university.
  • Gorgeous riverfront to historic neighborhoods, plenty of restaurants, and abundant shopping

Recruiter Insights

Earn More and Pay Less.  Starting Salary For A Non-Invasive Cardiologist Is $50,000 To $75,000 More Compared To Positions Located In Chicago, IL, Coupled With A Cost Of Living Of 30% Less In This Community Provides You With Significant Buying Power With The Opportunity To Build Your Dream Home, Pay Down Your Student Loans And Retire Early.

Income Potential.  The Income Potential Is Greater Than Most With The Opportunity To Earn In The Top 75th%Tile In The US. 

Housing Market.  With Average Home Pricing Settled At $108,620 And Where A Desirable 3374 Square Ft. 5 Bedroom/4 Bath Home Sold For $255,000 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. 

About 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.

Community Profile What is nice to know.

Closest International Airports:

  • 124 miles: Saint Louis, MO (STL / KSTL) Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
  • 220 miles: Des Moines, IA (DSM / KDSM) Des Moines International Airport
  • 226 miles: Kansas City, MO (MCI / KMCI) Kansas City International Airport

Closest Major City:

  • 111 miles to Saint Louis, MO
  • 178 miles to Kansas City, MO
  • 241 miles to Chicago, IL

Closest Domestic Airport:

  • 12 miles: Quincy, IL (UIN / KUIN) Quincy Regional Airport
  • 71 miles: Kirksville, MO (IRK / KIRK) Kirksville Regional Airport
  • 85 miles: Burlington, IA (BRL / KBRL) Southeast Iowa Regional Airport

Cost of Living:

  • State Cost of Living Index - 95.5
  • City Cost of Living Index - 78.0
  • Median Housing Value - $108,620

Colleges and Universities:

  • John Wood Community College (Full-time enrollment: 1,633; Location: 1301 S 48th Street; Public; Website: www.jwcc.edu)
  • Quincy University (FT enrollment: 1,520; Location: 1800 College Ave; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.quincy.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Western Illinois University (about 53 miles; Macomb, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,755)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 63 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Truman State University (about 66 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)

Demographics:

  • White 89.4% , 
  • Black 5.8% , 
  • American Indiana and Alaska Native 0.1%, 
  • Asian 1.3%, 
  • Hispanic 1.5%"
  • Two or more races 1.8%

Taxes:

  • State Income Tax Rate - 3.75%
  • State Sales Tax Rate - 6.25%
  • City Sales Tax Rate - 1.5%
  • County Sales Tax Rate - 0.25
  • Property Tax Rate -1.73 %

Major Industry:

  • Manufacturing (22%)
  • Retail trade (16%)
  • Health care and social assistance (8%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Other services, except public administration (4%)

Recreation:

  • The City of Quincy is home to an impressive park system. The Quincy Park District consists of 28 parks, a 27-hole golf course, 12 playgrounds and 2 swimming pools, encompassing over 900 acres. 
  • Gardner Park is located on 38 acres at Third Street just North of Locust. A new shelter house was built that features picnic tables and a grill. Nearby are restrooms and a new playground. There is also an outdoor basketball court and a trailer dumping station for campers is available for public use.

Arts & Culture:

  • The Villa Kathrine is a Moroccan-style home located on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River in Quincy, Illinois. The unique home, sometimes branded as a castle. 
  • The Quincy Art Center is a museum of the visual arts. A variety of rotating exhibitions are presented throughout the year. Important contemporary Midwestern art is a primary focus, and work by artists of national and international renown are also featured.

Sports for the Spectator:

  • You can watch NCAA Division II at Quincy University.
  • You can drive out 111 miles to watch St.Louis proffessional baseball, basketball, hockey, and more.

Sports for the Participant:

  • The park district offers program for aquatics, baseball/softball, basketball, golf, soccer, and tennis.
  • Westview Golf Course is dotted with white sand bunkers, ponds, and hundreds of mature trees. The design and layout of this 27-hole Illinois golf course will challenge the skilled player or provide an enjoyable experience for the average player or beginner.

Shopping:

  • As The Premier Shopping Center In West-Central Illinois, And Serving Over 300,000 People Around The Tristate Area, Quincy Mall Offers A Variety Of Shopping Among 50 Popular Stores For Shopping.

Top Five things to do:

  1. All Wars Museum 
  2. Villa Kathrine 
  3. Quincy Museum 
  4. John Wood Mansion 
  5. 9/11 Memorial 
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