Description

Rheumatologist in Peoria, Illinois

JOB SPECIFICS:

• Dynamic Rheumatology practice expanding and seeking an additional BC/BE physician to join our current Rheumatologist in the practice.
• Two specially trained rheumatology APNs provide expert care in fibromyalgia, musculoskeletal medicine, and stable immunologic patients allowing Rheumatology Physicians to focus on immunologic care.
• APNs triage new patients to align them with the appropriate level of care (APN or MD)
• APN-managed fibromyalgia clinic to provide expert-level care
• Onsite behaviorist, polarized microscope, lab, and pharmacy
• Dedicated support staff to manage: Scheduling, Referrals, Prior Authorizations, and Specialty Pharmacy needs
• Beautiful office located near OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, OSF Innovation Jump Simulation & Education Center, the new OSF Cancer Center, and downtown Peoria.
• Lead learning experiences for residents through an academic appointment as core faculty in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria.
• Incoming physician has the opportunity for regional outreach work if desired.
• H1B and J1 visa applications accepted
  
  

BENEFITS & PERKS:

OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:

• Generous paid time off from day one!
• Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge 
• Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
• Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
• CME time and dollars
• Signing bonus
• Concierge relocation services
• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice
• Student Loan repayment and financial counseling
• Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
• Full time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $310,000-$355,000
• Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.

THE COMMUNITY:

Peoria, Illinois

Why Peoria? Why Not?

• Six years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
• Nestled in the heart of the Illinois River Valley, Peoria is the largest Illinois metropolitan area outside of Chicago and St. Louis. Here, you can live as big or small as your heart desires! Check out the City of Peoria, with its urban amenities and hustle. Or choose a suburb, small town or rural life, with a laid-back vibe and community schools.
• Regarded as an ideal blend of urban, suburban and rural influences, the Greater Peoria area offers a lower cost of living, easy commutes and amenities that appeal to an array of lifestyles. With countless small- to medium-sized arts and entertainment venues (both indoors and outside), the Greater Peoria area draws national touring shows while nurturing local talent. It is also home to a large and eclectic selection of locally owned food and drink establishments with domestic and international flavor.
• In Peoria, you’ll find an educated populace fueled by respected universities and medical schools, professional and NCAA Division I college sports, and of course the home base for the OSF HealthCare Ministry which was founded here in 1877.
• Visit org/peoria to download our full community guide.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
• Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.
• Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies). Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
• Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.
• Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Us

Physician Recruiter:  Erin Clayton

Email: Erin.L.Clayton@osfhealthcare.org