Physician Rheumatology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

## Rheumatologist | Mattoon, IL East-Central Illinois — 2 Hours from St. Louis, 3 Hours from Chicago## Position Details* Part-time or full-time, permanent employed position — flexible structure considered* Schedule: Flexible — call only during daytime working hours; open to almost any arrangement candidate prefers* Autonomy: Grow a Rheumatology program alongside 1 existing part-time rheumatologist — employed position with a progressive, financially secure health system* Setting: 100% outpatient — 128-bed community hospital with built-in referral base from strong employed physician group* Most employees enjoy a commute of less than 15 minutes## Practice OverviewSeeking a BC/BE Rheumatologist to join and grow an established outpatient Rheumatology program in east-central Illinois:* Join 1 existing half-time rheumatologist — current physician takes call only during working hours* Flexible practice structure — part-time to full-time; open to almost any arrangement* 128-bed community hospital serving approximately 357,000 residents across Coles and 12 surrounding counties* Nearly 200 providers across multiple specialties — strong employed physician base with built-in referrals* Health Center ranked in the 95th percentile for employee engagement and 91st percentile for physician satisfaction* Full range of acute care, general services, and home health services## Compensation & Benefits* Base salary plus production and quality incentives* Paid malpractice* CME allowance* Relocation assistance* Strong pension plan* Health, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage* 33 vacation days## Required Qualifications* MD or DO — Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology* Illinois medical license or willingness to obtain## About the Community – Mattoon, Illinois* Welcoming small city in east-central Illinois — 180 miles south of Chicago and 130 miles east of St. Louis* Small-town feel with larger-city amenities including shopping, family activities, and cultural programming* Home to Eastern Illinois University and Lake Land Community College — active academic community* Fox Ridge State Park and abundant outdoor recreation nearby* Safe communities with excellent schools and easy access to metro areas* Community events throughout the year with a welcoming, tight-knit atmosphere* Commutes of less than 15 minutes for most employees — exceptional work-life balance