Charming Illinois Community Seeks a Psychiatrist
A well-respected psychiatrist in this medical community seeks an associate to join a growing geriatric psychiatry program. This employed opportunity requires approximately 50% of the incoming psychiatrists time spent rounding on patients in the 11-bed geriatric unit. The practice has a full-time therapist who is also employed and another private therapist in the office. Geriatric fellowship training is not required. Competitive salary plus full benefits are offered.This charming and historic community is set in the fertile plains of western Illinois between the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. The community is known for its open friendliness, beautiful Victorian homes, excellent schools, colleges and robust economy. It is truly a place where you can experience the quality of life of small town America, yet have access to the amenities of larger metropolitan areas.With a population of approximately 34,000 people, this community has a medical service area population of about 75,000. Distances to select metropolitan areas are roughly 45 minutes from the Quad Cities (population 400,000) and Peoria (370,000). This community is 180 miles southwest of Chicago and 200 miles north of St. Louis.This friendly, community-oriented town has a charming downtown and well maintained Victorian neighborhoods. The area offers an abundance of opportunities for recreational and cultural pursuits. Hunting and fishing are plentiful in any of the four area lakes and streams (less than one hour from the Mississippi River). The community has five challenging golf courses within a short drive including the picturesque 18-hole country club in town. For more information, contact: