Academic OB/GYN Physician | Up to $571K Base | Decatur, IL

Help launch a new OB/GYN practice in Decatur, Illinois, and shape the future of women’s healthcare in Central Illinois.

Position Highlights

• Founding Team: Help establish a new practice addressing growing community needs as nearby labor and delivery units close and local OB/GYNs retire.
• Academic Appointment: Join a School of Medicine with opportunities to mentor residents as the program grows.
• Clinical Support: Work with experienced OB/GYN physicians, midlevel support, and access to Maternal Fetal Medicine when needed.
• Patient Volume: See approximately 24 patients per day while providing full spectrum OB/GYN care.
• Practice Growth: Help shape the direction of a new women’s health program serving the surrounding region.

Schedule & Call

• Five day schedule with dedicated clinic and OR time.
• One 24 hour in house call shift per week, followed by a day off.
• Transition to a sustainable 1:7 call schedule as the practice grows.

Compensation & Benefits

• $496,216 to $571,216 base salary
• $10,000 to $15,000 in relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive benefits and malpractice coverage.
• Faculty appointment.

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• MD or DO with completion of an accredited U.S. OB/GYN residency
• Eligible for Illinois medical licensure
• New graduates and experienced physicians encouraged to apply
• J 1 and H 1B visa sponsorship available
• International Medical Graduates who completed a U.S. residency are welcome to apply

Live & Work in Decatur, Illinois

Decatur offers boating, fishing, and waterfront recreation along Lake Decatur, plus hiking trails and nature programs at Rock Springs Nature Center. Residents can enjoy concerts at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, family outings at Scovill Zoo, and local arts and entertainment downtown. Decatur Airport offers flights to Chicago O’Hare, while Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington is approximately 50 miles away for additional travel options.

Apply or reach out to learn more about compensation, benefits, and the plans for this growing OB/GYN program.