Physician / Psychiatry

Adult Psychiatry Visa Sponsorship Join One of Illinois' Most Flexible & Well-Resourced Academic Medicine Psychiatry ProgramsPractice Highlights Desirable Practice Setting: Build your ideal Psychiatry practice in Academic Medicine - outpatient, inpatient, consults, clinical trials, ECT, TMS, telehealth, or a specialty focus. 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. 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. Leadership Opportunities: True Academic Medicine Psychiatry - Grand Rounds, resident oversight, committee involvement, and the freedom to pursue clinician, educator, or research-focused tracks. 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.Compensation & Benefits Compensation: $320-340K average total earnings; base salary $207,500-$237,500 dependent on academic rank; earning potential upwards of $400K. Student Loan Repayment Assistance: PSLF and NHC loan forgiveness qualified a significant long-term financial advantage for Psychiatry physicians carrying student debt. Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 40 sick days; 5 weeks vacation; closed Christmas through New Year's and most major holidays. Competitive Bonus Opportunity: State University-funded retirement plan with multiple investment vehicle options including 401(a), 457, and 403(b).QualificationsDegree: MD or DOCertifications: Board Eligible or Board Certified in PsychiatryExperience: Open to clinicians, educators, and research-oriented candidatesSponsorship: H1B and J1 visa sponsorship availableAbout the CommunityWelcoming Midwestern City: Enjoy city amenities with the warmth, affordability and sense of community. Prime Location: 1.5 hours to St. Louis and 3 hours to Chicago Proximity to major metros without big-city costsAffordable Living: Lower cost of living compared to major metro areas your compensation goes further hereBalanced Lifestyle: Access to cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, historic Lincoln sites, and a tight-knit community atmosphereJob Reference # 24236