Physician Dermatology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Job ID: 6042 Practice Details

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

Recruiter's Insight

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. Closest Major City

• 114 miles to Saint Louis, MO
• 120 miles to Indianapolis, IN
• 163 miles to Louisville, KY
• 170 miles to Chicago, IL

Colleges and Universities

• Lake Land College (Full-time enrollment: 7,499; Located in Mattoon, IL)
• Eastern Illinois University (about 11 miles; Charleston, IL; Full-time enrollment: 9,414)
• Richland Community College (about 40 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,434)
• Millikin University (about 41 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,419)
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (about 45 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 47,528)

Recreation

• The city of Mattoon has 5 main parks and a bicycle and walking path for enjoyment. 
• The Douglas-Hart Nature Center was established to recreate and maintain two native habitats of Illinois, the prairie and deciduous forest, as they appeared before intensive use of modern man. Trails wind throughout Douglas-Hart Nature Center's thirty-five acres. Observation stations are designated along the length of our 0.8 mile loop. An accompanying trail guide, detailing interesting and unique features of the prairie and deciduous forest, is available to all visitors.
• Lake Mattoon is fed by the Little Wabash River and is a popular recreation spot for boating, fishing, and camping. 

Shopping

• The Cross County Mall includes stores such as, JC Penney, Carsons, Maurices, Payless Shoes, Rue21 & More.
• The Thompson Thrift Plaza includes stores such as, Aspen Dental, All About Eyes, PetSmart, Hibbett Sports, Cato Fashions, Buffalo Wild Wings, The Cash Store, Wireless Mikes & so much more.
• The quaint, newly renovated Downtown Mattoon offers stores from a wide variety. From candy shops, specialty shops, furniture stores, restaurants, bars, music stores and more youll never want to leave.