Academic and Clinical Dermatologist Near Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Derm; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 284,000 - 347,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Retention bonus

Quarterly incentives

CME allowance

Paid time off: 5 weeks

Health insurance options

Job summary

Chicago Derm in Decatur, Illinois, invites a dermatologist to join an academic appointment balancing patient care with teaching. The role includes Mohs program involvement, ~100 patients per day, and a four-day clinic with one day for academics.

You will teach residents, participate in a robust residency program, and contribute to a collaborative dermatology service within a medical school setting.

Qualifications

• AB Dermatology diplomate or board-eligible
• Illinois medical license required or eligible
• Visa support: accepts O-1 and H-1B; not J-1
• Comfort with 15-minute visits in a high-volume clinic

Responsibilities

• Clinical dermatology with resident involvement in a high-volume clinic (≈100 patients/day)
• Mohs program participation and education
• Balance patient care with teaching within an academic environment
• Coordinate care with a strong referral base and residency program

Skills

Board-certified Dermatologist

Illinois medical license

visa support O-1/H-1B

Academic teaching

Ability to work in high-volume clinic

Education

Board certification in Dermatology

Job description

Dermatology | Academic Appointment | Decatur, Illinois

$315K base | 4-day clinic schedule | Light call (1:6)

Practice Dermatology in a collaborative academic environment where you can balance patient care with teaching. With dedicated academic time, a strong referral base, and an established residency program, this role offers the flexibility to build a fulfilling long-term career.

Practice Overview:

• Academic and clinical Dermatology position with resident involvement (9 residents in the program)
• Mohs surgeon on staff; Mohs program and education in place
• High-volume clinic model: approximately 100 patients/day with 15-minute visits
• Call is 1:6 and described as very light

Schedule:

• Clinic hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
• 4 days in clinic, 1 day dedicated to academics
• Call schedule: 1:6 (very light)
• Clinic visit structure: 15-minute appointments

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $90K (academics) and $225K (clinical)
• Signing bonus: $5K-$10K; retention bonus: $20K after 3 years
• Quarterly incentives (paid quarterly); year 2 income potential noted as $400K
• 5 weeks vacation accrued; sick time accrues 1 day every 2 weeks; CME: $3K (additional funds if needed); 8-9 insurance plan options

Candidate Requirements:

• Dermatologist (American Board of Dermatology diplomate or board-eligible)
• Illinois medical license required or eligible
• Visa support: accepts O-1 and H-1B; not accepting J-1
• Comfort with a high-volume clinic pace (15-minute visits)

Community & Location Highlights:

• Location: Decatur, Illinois