Rheumatology Physician – East Central Illinois
Listed compensation
$290K - $340K
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Job Description
Healthcare United is seeking a Rheumatologist to join a well-supported practice in East Central Illinois. This full-time outpatient opportunity offers exceptional flexibility — the client is open on both availability and schedule structure — within an expanding regional health system with a strong primary care referral base and significant unmet regional demand for rheumatologic care.
This position offers clinic-based practice with no hospital call obligations and the ability to shape a schedule that fits your life. Candidates seeking flexibility, long-term stability, and strong administrative support will find this to be an outstanding opportunity.
- Diagnose and manage a broad range of rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions
- Provide outpatient consultations, follow-up care, and treatment planning
- Oversee infusion therapy and biologic management
- Build and grow a comprehensive rheumatology practice within the community
- Collaborate with primary care providers and specialty physicians on referrals
- Help shape a schedule structure that fits your practice style
- Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
- Deliver patient-focused, quality-driven care
Requirements
- MD or DO degree required
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology
- Eligible for or active Illinois medical license
- New graduates welcome to apply; flexible on start date and availability
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available
Benefits
- Expected base salary range $290,000 – $340,000+
- Flexible schedule options
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- 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 diagnose and manage a broad range of rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include overseeing infusion therapy, building a comprehensive practice, and collaborating with primary care providers.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rheumatology Physician – East Central Illinois at Healthcare United a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Rheumatology — ranked against 137 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Rheumatology — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$315k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $315k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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