Hematology Oncology with a starting salary of $600,000+ located two hours to St. Louis

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Practice Details

• Practice make-up: 3 FTE, 1 NP
• 12-14 patients avg. per day
• Call schedule: hospitalists admit w/ hem/onc consulting, so mostly phone call only.  Wknd rounding required and rotational.
• 36 clinical hrs/wk.  Half day admin day (4 hrs).  Possibility for 4-day work week (9 hr days) pending staff can accommodate.
• Treat AML and hemophilia patients.
• Radiation oncology is adjacent to the hem/onc office
• Infusion Center located in suite
• Hospital holds monthly tumor board meetings

About Service Line

• 3 Hem/Onc physicians (2 in Quincy, 1 in Hannibal)
• 1 per diem Hem/Onc (covers in Hannibal; leased from QMG)
• 3 NPs (two in Quincy, one in Hannibal)
• 1 clinical nurse specialist (Quincy)
• 1 FT Radiation Oncologist and 1 per diem Rad Onc (Quincy)

About Employer:

• 70+ member group of employed physicians, advanced practitioner and allied health providers offering services in 17 different specialties.
• The largest provider of medical care in the 300,000 population Tri-State Area composed of West Central Illinois, Northeast Missouri, and Southeast Iowa.
• The System also operates a 307-bed regional referral center in Quincy, and Illini Community Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Pittsfield, Illinois, (population 4,300).
• As a not-for-profit system, we accept all patients regardless of their economic condition or insurance coverage.
• The System was named one of the "100 Best Places to Work in Health Care" by Modern Healthcare magazine, and it ranks among the Country's top 8% of hospitals in its level of Information Technology development.
• Grade A hospital: This hospital has earned its second consecutive grade A for hospital safety from the Leapfrog Group. This organization analyzes safety data from hospitals across the country and compares outcomes. 

Community Details

Affordable Cost of Living

• Housing costs are significantly below both Illinois and national averages.
• Median home values are well below many comparable Midwest cities.
• Physicians can often purchase larger homes with acreage or historic homes for substantially less than in metropolitan markets.

Excellent Healthcare Hub

• Home to Blessing Health System and Quincy Medical Group.
• Regional referral center serving western Illinois, northeast Missouri, and southeast Iowa.
• Broad specialty support and modern medical facilities make physician practice attractive.

Short Commute

• Average commute is approximately 12–13 minutes.
• Nearly anywhere in the city is accessible within 15 minutes, allowing more personal and family time.

Mississippi River Lifestyle

• Beautiful riverfront overlooking the Mississippi River.
• Boating, kayaking, fishing, eagle watching, walking trails, and scenic sunsets.
• Located along the Great River Road National Scenic Byway.

Outdoor Recreation

• More than 30 parks encompassing over 1,000 acres.
• Approximately 40 miles of biking and walking trails.
• Five golf courses.
• Marina, sports complexes, tennis courts, youth athletics, and numerous playgrounds.

Family-Friendly Community

• Strong public and private schools.
• Numerous youth sports, music, arts, and community events.
• Residents frequently cite safety and community involvement as major advantages.

Historic Character

• Beautiful neighborhoods featuring Victorian, Italianate, and other historic homes.
• Four National Register Historic Districts.
• Walkable downtown filled with locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and entertainment.

Growing Downtown

• Ongoing investment in "The District" downtown area.
• Restaurants, breweries, farmers markets, concerts, festivals, and seasonal events create an active community atmosphere.

Strong Educational Opportunities

• Quincy Public School District 172
• Quincy University
• John Wood Community College
• Nursing and allied health educational programs support the regional healthcare workforce.

Central Midwest Location

• St. Louis – about 2 hours
• Springfield – about 2 hours
• Columbia – about 2½ hours
• Chicago – approximately 4½–5 hours

• Regional air service is available through Quincy Regional Airport.

Particularly Appealing for Physicians

• Competitive physician compensation compared with the cost of living.
• Opportunity to develop long-term patient relationships.
• Strong referral base across a large rural service area.
• Excellent work-life balance due to minimal commuting and easy access to outdoor recreation.
• Family-oriented community with high civic engagement and Midwestern hospitality.
• Quincy is often described as offering the amenities of a city of 100,000+ while maintaining the affordability, convenience, and sense of community typically found in towns half its size.

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