About this opportunity
The Medicus Firm lists this Physician Academic/Faculty/Research - Competitive Salary opportunity in township of springfield, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DescriptionAdult Psychiatry | Visa Sponsorship |
\ NJoin One of Illinois' Most Flexible & Well-Resourced Academic Medicine Psychiatry Programs
\ NPractice Highlights
- Desirable Practice Setting: Build your ideal Psychiatry practice in Academic Medicine - outpatient, inpatient, consults, clinical trials, ECT, TMS, telehealth, or a specialty focus.
\ N - Ideal Work Environment: Join one of Central Illinois' largest and most established Psychiatry departments - robust faculty, APPs, LCSWs, and a thriving residency program that actively supports and buffers attending workload.
\ N - Work-Life Balance: 1:6 weekend call with only 2 holidays per year - residents heavily buffer call and attendings are historically never physically called in after hours.
\ N - Leadership Opportunities: True Academic Medicine Psychiatry - Grand Rounds, resident oversight, committee involvement, and the freedom to pursue clinician, educator, or research-focused tracks.
\ N - Growth Opportunities: One of Illinois' leading ECT programs, plus access to TMS, clinical trials, developmental disability clinic, geriatrics, correctional telehealth, and treatment-resistant disorder services - all under one Psychiatry department.
\ NCompensation & Benefits
\ N - Compensation: $320-340K average total earnings;
base salary $207,500-$237,500 dependent on academic rank;
earning potential upwards of $400K.
\ N - Student Loan Repayment Assistance: PSLF and NHC loan forgiveness qualified — a significant long-term financial advantage for Psychiatry physicians carrying student debt.
\ N - Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance;
40 sick days;
5 weeks vacation;
closed Christmas through New Year's and most major holidays.
\ N - Competitive Bonus Opportunity: State University-funded retirement plan with multiple investment vehicle options including 401(a), 457, and 403(b).
\ NQualifications
- Degree: MD or DO
\ N - Certifications: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry
\ N - Experience: Open to clinicians, educators, and research-oriented candidates
\ N - Sponsorship: H1B and J1 visa sponsorship available
\ NAbout the Community
- Welcoming Midwestern City: Enjoy city amenities with the warmth, affordability and sense of community.
\ N - Prime Location: 1.5 hours to St. Louis and 3 hours to Chicago - Proximity to major metros without big-city costs
\ N - Affordable Living: Lower cost of living compared to major metro areas - your compensation goes further here
\ N - Balanced Lifestyle: Access to cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, historic Lincoln sites, and a tight-knit community atmosphere
\ NJob Reference # 24236
Worksite address
township of springfield, IL, 62777, US
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