Rheumatology Opening in Mattoon, IL

## Rheumatologist | Mattoon, IL East-Central Illinois — 2 Hours from St. Louis, 3 Hours from Chicago ## Position Details * Part-time or full-time, permanent employed position — flexible structure considered * Schedule: Flexible — call only during daytime working hours; open to almost any arrangement candidate prefers * Autonomy: Grow a Rheumatology program alongside 1 existing part-time rheumatologist — employed position with a progressive, financially secure health system * Setting: 100% outpatient — 128-bed community hospital with built-in referral base from strong employed physician group * Most employees enjoy a commute of less than 15 minutes ## Practice Overview Seeking a BC/BE Rheumatologist to join and grow an established outpatient Rheumatology program in east-central Illinois: * Join 1 existing half-time rheumatologist — current physician takes call only during working hours * Flexible practice structure — part-time to full-time; open to almost any arrangement * 128-bed community hospital serving approximately 357,000 residents across Coles and 12 surrounding counties * Nearly 200 providers across multiple specialties — strong employed physician base with built-in referrals * Health Center ranked in the 95th percentile for employee engagement and 91st percentile for physician satisfaction * Full range of acute care, general services, and home health services ## Compensation & Benefits * Base salary plus production and quality incentives * Paid malpractice * CME allowance * Relocation assistance * Strong pension plan * Health, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage * 33 vacation days ## Required Qualifications * MD or DO — Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology * Illinois medical license or willingness to obtain ## About the Community – Mattoon, Illinois * Welcoming small city in east-central Illinois — 180 miles south of Chicago and 130 miles east of St. Louis * Small-town feel with larger-city amenities including shopping, family activities, and cultural programming * Home to Eastern Illinois University and Lake Land Community College — active academic community * Fox Ridge State Park and abundant outdoor recreation nearby * Safe communities with excellent schools and easy access to metro areas * Community events throughout the year with a welcoming, tight-knit atmosphere * Commutes of less than 15 minutes for most employees — exceptional work-life balance