JOB SPECIFICS:

• Dynamic Rheumatology practice is expanding and seeking an additional BC/BE physician to join the practice.
• Two Rheumatologists support this practice with three specially trained rheumatology advanced nurse practitioners.
• Call is 1:4
• On site polarized microscope and lab.
• Patients seen from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
• Incoming physician can expect to see approximately 20 patients per day.
• Incoming physician has the opportunity for regional outreach work.
• Beautiful office located by OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and downtown Peoria.
• Teaching with academic appointment and research are integral parts of this opportunity although it is not a formal requirement.

THE COMMUNITY:

Why Peoria? Why Not?

• 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.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Doctorate Licenses/Certifications: Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
• 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.
• Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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