Hospice / Palliative Care Physician in Peoria, IL
Peoria, Illinois, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Long-Term Care/Facility Hospital
Location 61637, Peoria, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/19/24

What are you looking for?

Great base salary? Work/life balance? Proximity to a big city? We have the total package...

Job Specifics

  • This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in palliative education at all levels including medical students, multiple residency programs and our hospice & palliative medicine fellowship program.
  • Currently, the physician led interdisciplinary team, consisting of four (4) physicians, provides palliative care 24/7 to adult patients within a rapidly growing practice.
  • Each team (lead by a physician or advanced practice nurse) sees an average of six to eight patients per day.
  • Up to one (1) weekend of call per month is required.
  • Requirements: hospice and palliative medicine certification or eligibility, with a requirement to certify within the first two years of employment.
  • EEO Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled

The Benefits

  • Competitive base salary plus incentives.
  • 4 weeks paid vacation and 6 paid holidays
  • 480 hours sick time/year
  • Signing bonus
  • Loan repayment options
  • Paid occurrence based malpractice, CME, association membership dues
  • Health, life, and dental insurance, retirement plan, and paid relocation

The Community

  • Peoria, the largest Illinois metropolitan area outside of Chicago and St. Louis, is home to a a large collection of medical research, educational and clinical facilities including the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria and Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center.
  • Peoria, Illinois, offers a range of residential opportunities whether you are looking for something out of the way, in the woods, along the river or right in the heart of the city.
  • Peoria is also home to a number of performance venues, museums, art galleries and more than two dozen historic landmarks of both local and national fame.