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Infectious Disease position located two hours to St. Louis with a total cash comp up to $400,000+

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This Permanent Infectious Diseases position (Ref #: 6242) is located in Illinois .
Infectious Diseases Permanent Quincy, Illinois Ref #21455242

Job Description

  • Arts & Culture The Villa Kathrine is a Moroccan-style home located on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River in Quincy, Illinois. The unique home, sometimes branded as a castle.  The Quincy Art Center is a museum of the visual arts. A variety of rotating exhibitions are presented throughout the year. Important contemporary Midwestern art is a primary focus, and work by artists of n
  • Sports for the Spectator You can watch NCAA Division II at Quincy University. You can drive out 111 miles to watch St.Louis proffessional baseball, basketball, hockey, and more.
  • Closest International Airports 124 miles: Saint Louis, MO (STL / KSTL) Lambert-St. Louis International Airport 220 miles: Des Moines, IA (DSM / KDSM) Des Moines International Airport 226 miles: Kansas City, MO (MCI / KMCI) Kansas City International Airport

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Practice Details

  • Seeking a BE/BC Infectious Disease physician 
  • Join an established Infectious Disease practice at a 347-bed, independent, nonprofit regional hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

  • This opportunity offers an incoming physician the ability to step into an existing practice with established referral relationships, a broad spectrum of infectious disease cases, and access to multidisciplinary clinical resources.

  • The organization has an established antimicrobial stewardship program, dedicated infection prevention resources, and inpatient and outpatient services.

  • This is an attractive opportunity for a physician seeking long-term practice stability, meaningful clinical involvement, and the ability to make a lasting impact on patient care throughout the region.

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.

Compensation Details

  • Salary: $345,000 to $400,000
  • Up to $150,000 on medical school loans (forgiven over 5 years)
  • $50,000 sign on bonus
  • Relocation

Benefits:

  • Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD & D insurance
  • Malpractice coverage with tail
  • 403(b) pension plan plus 457(b) tax-deferral option
  • Employee childcare center
  • Six weeks annual paid time off
  • One week of CME
  • $5,000 professional expense allowance

Top Five Things to Do

  1. All Wars Museum 
  2. Villa Kathrine 
  3. Quincy Museum 
  4. John Wood Mansion 
  5. 9/11 Memorial