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Effingham, Illinois

Rheumatology Physician – East Central Illinois

RheumatologyNo callFull-Time

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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Autoimmune disease managementPatient consultationClinical practiceCollaboration

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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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Rheumatology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 137 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Effingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Median resident rent
$725/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
CME days and allowance
Health, dental, vision, life, disability
Retirement/pension plan
Paid malpractice coverage