Rheumatology Physician

Job ID: 6043 Practice Details

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

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.

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