Rheumatologist

Hire Consulting Services; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 315,000 - 385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation aid

CME allowance

Tail coverage

Retirement plan

PTO & CME days

Malpractice insurance

Health coverage

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services seeks a Rheumatologist to join a premier regional team in Mattoon, IL. This full-time position features a base compensation of $350,000 per year and a flexible schedule, including a 4-day work week option, with regional clinic hub coverage.

You will provide comprehensive rheumatology care within a collaborative network, supported by mid-level providers, with strong work-life balance and generous benefits including time off, CME support, relocation assistance, and full

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• Successful completion of Internal Medicine Residency followed by Rheumatology Fellowship.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology.
• Active, unrestricted Illinois medical license (or immediate eligibility).
• Valid DEA registration.
• Collaborative, patient-centered care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative rheumatologic care for autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases.
• Coordinate patient care and rotation across an established regional network.
• Collaborate within a team-based care model with the department's physician and APPs.
• Customize your schedule with options from traditional 5‑day weeks to a 4‑day condensed week.
• Manage minor clinical call responsibilities, focusing on critical lab value reviews.
• Maintain thorough, timely electronic medical records for all encounters and infusions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-based care

Communication

Mid-level supervision

Education

MD or DO from accredited institution

Internal Medicine Residency + Rheumatology Fellowship

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.