Dermatology Physician – East Central Illinois

Healthcare United; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 475,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Generous paid time off

CME days and CME allowance

Job summary

Healthcare United in Effingham, IL, seeks a Dermatologist to launch and lead a brand-new dermatology service line in East Central Illinois. This ground-floor opportunity offers autonomy to build a practice with strong support from a growing regional health system and a broad referral network.

You will establish the service line, diagnose and treat medical dermatologic conditions, perform procedures, shape clinic workflows, and collaborate with primary care and specialty colleagues.

Qualifications

• MD/DO required for licensed practice in Illinois.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology.
• Eligible for or active Illinois medical license; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow a comprehensive dermatology service line within the community.
• Diagnose and treat a broad range of medical dermatologic conditions.
• Perform dermatologic procedures within scope of training.
• Help define clinic workflows, staffing, and equipment needs for the new program.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and specialty physicians on referrals.
• Provide consultations, follow-up care, and treatment planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation.

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Dermatology Physician – East Central Illinois

Effingham, United States | Posted on 08/12/2026

• Visa Sponsorship(s) No Visa sponsorship at this time.
• Date Opened 08/12/2026
• Job Type Full time
• City Effingham
• Country United States

Job Description

Healthcare United is seeking a Dermatologist to launch and lead a brand-new dermatology service line in East Central Illinois. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to build a practice your way, backed by an expanding, financially stable regional health system with a large established referral base and strong administrative support. The community has significant unmet demand for dermatologic care, positioning the incoming physician for a rapid ramp-up.

This position offers outpatient-focused practice, excellent work-life balance, and the chance to shape staffing, workflows, and scope of services from day one. Candidates seeking autonomy, long-term stability, and a leadership-track opportunity will find this to be an outstanding fit.

• Establish and grow a comprehensive dermatology service line within the community
• Diagnose and treat a broad range of medical dermatologic conditions
• Perform dermatologic procedures within scope of training
• Help define clinic workflows, staffing, and equipment needs for the new program
• Collaborate with primary care providers and specialty physicians on referrals
• Provide consultations, follow-up care, and treatment planning
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation

Requirements

• MD or DO degree required
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology
• Eligible for or active Illinois medical license
• Interest in program-building; experienced physicians and confident new graduates welcome
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available
• Expected base salary range $475,000 – $550,000+
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
• Generous paid time off
• CME days plus annual CME allowance
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Retirement/pension plan and paid malpractice coverage