Dermatology Physician – East Central Illinois
Listed compensation
$475K - $550K
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Job Description
Healthcare United is seeking a Dermatologist to launch and lead a brand-new dermatology service line in East Central Illinois. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to build a practice your way, backed by an expanding, financially stable regional health system with a large established referral base and strong administrative support. The community has significant unmet demand for dermatologic care, positioning the incoming physician for a rapid ramp-up.
This position offers outpatient-focused practice, excellent work-life balance, and the chance to shape staffing, workflows, and scope of services from day one. Candidates seeking autonomy, long-term stability, and a leadership-track opportunity will find this to be an outstanding fit.
- Establish and grow a comprehensive dermatology service line within the community
- Diagnose and treat a broad range of medical dermatologic conditions
- Perform dermatologic procedures within scope of training
- Help define clinic workflows, staffing, and equipment needs for the new program
- Collaborate with primary care providers and specialty physicians on referrals
- Provide consultations, follow-up care, and treatment planning
- Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
- Deliver patient-focused, quality-driven care
Requirements
- MD or DO degree required
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology
- Eligible for or active Illinois medical license
- Interest in program-building; experienced physicians and confident new graduates welcome
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available
Benefits
- Expected base salary range $475,000 – $550,000+
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- Generous paid time off
- CME days plus annual CME allowance
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
Retirement/pension Plan and Paid Malpractice Coverage
If you are seeking a collegial practice with excellent support and resources, contact Healthcare United today.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will establish and lead a new dermatology service line, including defining clinic workflows and staffing needs. They will diagnose and treat a broad range of dermatologic conditions while collaborating with primary care and specialty providers.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dermatology Physician – East Central Illinois at Healthcare United a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dermatology — ranked against 357 active Dermatology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Dermatology — Physician Career Context
Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$513k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $513k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in dermatology | ranked against 357 Dermatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $475k–$550k | Dermatology median $459k (middle half $275k–$530k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$513k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dermatology listings in Illinois | 14 active | 363 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Illinois physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 26% offer loan repayment986 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Dermatology hiring demand | #25 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 28 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 66 postings, 125 closed |
| New Dermatology listings | 150 in the last 30 days | 131 the 30 days before (+15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Dermatology pay trend | −10.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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