Job ID: 5816
Practice Details
- This 99-bed, independent, community hospital located two hours from Chicago is searching for a BE/BC Urologist.
- Employed physician model.
- Urology experience preferred.
- Robotics available in 2025.
- Busy practice with growth opportunities.
- Clinic and hospital work.
- Potential practice locations include Sterling, Dixon, and Morrison clinics.
- Work schedule: 4.5 days per week.
- Current staff includes 1 MD and 1 NP.
- Call requirement: 10 days per month.
- Seeking a Urologist who values a work-life balance in a community of about 26,000 residents.
- Family-friendly atmosphere and laid-back lifestyle.
- Robust benefits package.
- Ideal for outdoor activities, with sports, training, and wellness complexes rivaling national standards.
- Additional community features include Woodlawn Arts Academy, public and private schools.
About Employer
- This progressive, 99-bed acute care facility is located in the Sauk Valley, Northern Illinois, about 2 hours from Chicago.
- It has 68 physicians across 35 specialties.
- Since 1909, the hospital has maintained high ratings for quality care, safety, and patient satisfaction within a catchment area of over 56,000 residents.
Recruiter's Insight
- Starting salary: $70,000 to $100,000 more than similar positions in Chicago, with a cost of living 30% lower, providing significant buying power.
- Living options: Live in Chicagoland and rent during work weeks or settle in Sterling for a family-friendly, outdoor-oriented lifestyle close to Chicago's amenities.
- Cost of living: Average home price around $129,969; a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home can be purchased for approximately $225,000.
- Practice environment: Offers autonomy with hospital-employed benefits, flexible practice management, and earning potential in the 90th percentile.
Closest Major Cities
- 107 miles to Chicago, IL
- 126 miles to Milwaukee, WI
- 220 miles to Saint Louis, MO
Colleges and Universities
- Ashford University, 27 miles away
- Kishwaukee College, 44 miles away
- Black Hawk College, 45 miles away
- Illinois Valley Community College, 46 miles away
- Kaplan University-Davenport Campus, 48 miles away
- Northern Illinois University, 49 miles away
Recreation
- Seven city parks and additional parks operated by Sterling Park District.
- The Dillon Home Property serves as a museum and event venue.
Shopping
- The Northland Mall and various other shops throughout Sterling.