Rheumatologist

Genie Matthews and Associates; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 315,000 - 385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Performance bonus

CME allowance

Relocation help

Malpractice tail coverage

PTO 33 days

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates in Mattoon, Illinois seeks a Board Certified or Board Eligible Rheumatologist to join a busy regional network. This full-time role offers a base compensation of $350,000 per year, with flexible scheduling from a traditional 5-day week to a condensed 4-day option.

You will work with an established mid-level team, manage an organized workflow, and enjoy comprehensive benefits including paid time off, CME support, relocation aid, malpractice tail coverage, and a strong

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Internal Medicine residency followed by Rheumatology Fellowship.
• Active Illinois license or immediate eligibility; DEA registration.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Rheumatology.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-based care skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive rheumatology care for autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases.
• Coordinate care across a regional network.
• Collaborate with physicians and APPs in a team-based model.
• Offer flexible scheduling options (5-day or 4-day weeks).
• Limit on-call duties to essential lab value reviews.
• Maintain accurate EMRs and infusion records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-based care

Flexibility

Education

MD/DO degree

Rheumatology Fellowship

Illinois license or status

DEA registration

Job description

Rheumatologist

Compensation: $350,000 per year

Job Type: Full-Time | High Scheduling Flexibility | Standard 5-Day Week or Optional 4-Day Work Week Available

Location: Mattoon, Illinois (with regional clinic hub coverage)

We have partnered closely with a premier regional healthcare facility to recruit a full-time, Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) Rheumatologist. Operating out of a main logistical hub in Mattoon, this position offers a highly collaborative and customizable practice design. You will step into a highly organized regional network alongside an established mid-level support team, allowing you to maximize your clinical throughput and production potential while maintaining a premier work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative rheumatologic care for a full spectrum of autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases.
• Coordinate patient care and rotation across an established regional network.
• Collaborate fluidly within a team-based care model, partnering alongside the department's existing physician and two experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
• Customize your optimal clinical schedule, with choices ranging from a traditional Monday-Friday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) setup to an accessible 4-day condensed work week.
• Manage minor clinical call responsibilities, restricted primarily to reviewing critical patient lab values as needed (no arduous, traditional hospital call burdens).
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely electronic medical records for all clinical encounters and specialized infusions.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
• Successful completion of an accredited Internal Medicine Residency followed by a Rheumatology Fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Rheumatology
• Active, unrestricted Illinois state medical license (or immediate eligibility to obtain)
• Valid DEA registration
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to mid-level provider supervision and team medicine

Benefits

• Immediate upside earning potential through production bonuses paid on all RVU output exceeding the base guarantee
• Eligible for an annual quality incentive up to 10% of your base salary (capped at $50,000) upon meeting baseline metrics once your practice is fully established
• Competitive, standard sign-on and long-term retention bonus structures
• 33 days of annual paid time off plus 5 dedicated CME days
• $6,000 annual CME allowance, with all professional state license fees and renewals completely covered
• Up to $15,000 in relocation assistance provided
• Fully paid medical malpractice insurance coverage, including complete tail coverage at no cost to you
• High-end health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance policies
• Extremely competitive retirement plan with robust employer-funded contributions

Note on Compensation

The listed compensation range is tentative and represents the initial base benchmark. The final determined amount will be based on candidate qualifications, clinical experience, board certifications, and overall alignment with the department's productivity models. Contact us for more details.