Plastic Surgery Position located one hour to Chicago with a guarantee of $1.4 Million over three years Physician: Surgery: Plastic Market: Non-Metropolitan (Less than 50,000) Job ID:9819 Verified Date:08/13/2024 Loan Repayment:Yes Sign on Bonus:Yes Practice Type: Employed Accept J1 Visa:No Accept H1b Visa:Yes Permanent: Full time Surgery: Plastic Apply Now Share: What you need to know: Practice Details Actively recruiting a new Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Opportunity to walk into an a busy built out practice! Beautiful newly renovated clinic space with up to date cosmetic equipment Only  8 days of call/month Full network of support services Collaborative administration & excellent clinical team Hospital-employed  State-of-the-art facilities, equipment, IR suites, and ORs EPIC EMR Compensation Details Base Salary of $450,000 per year for three years $20,000 retention bonus / loan repayment annually for three years  Worked RVU Production Bonus on top of base pay Commencement/Sign-On Bonus Housing stipend of $20,000 if you reside within the county Relocation Assistance for those living in Kankakee County CME & Professional Dues Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, & More! Community Details One hour from Chicago and two international airports Fantastic school districts, family activities, festivals, and farmers markets Great variety of local restaurants, bars, and wineries Recruiter Insights

Best of both worlds!!!

Far enough to avoid traffic, high cost of living and low compensation, but close enough to enjoy the amenities of one of the greatest cities in America.

Comparison between Kankakee and Chicago markets:

Kankakee, IL

Chicago / Suburbs

 

 

On average, 1-2-year term with low guarantee

Admit to one hospital

Admit to several hospitals

Limited to no traffic

Congested traffic

Little competition

Heavy competition

Large primary care referral base to build a busy practice quickly

Referral patterns set – difficult to break in

Cost of living up to 25% less than Chicago

High cost of living

Income potential of the MGMA’s 75th%tile

Limited income potential due to oversaturation of market

 

Community Profile What is nice to know. Closest International Airports: 60 miles: Chicago, IL (MDW / KMDW) Chicago Midway International Airport 74 miles: Chicago, IL (ORD / KORD) Chicago O'Hare International Airport 139 miles: Fort Wayne, IN (FWA / KFWA) Fort Wayne International Airport 145 miles: Milwaukee, WI (MKE / KMKE) General Mitchell International Airport Closest Major City: 54 miles to Chicago, IL 129 miles to Indianapolis, IN 133 miles to Milwaukee, WI 142 miles to Fort Wayne, IN Closest Domestic Airport: 60 miles: Chicago, IL (MDW / KMDW) Chicago Midway International Airport 74 miles: Chicago, IL (ORD / KORD) Chicago O'Hare International Airport 85 miles: Champaign, IL (CMI / KCMI) University of Illinois Willard Airport 85 miles: Bloomington, IL (BMI / KBMI) Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal Cost of Living: State Cost of Living Index - 97.1 City Cost of Living Index - 95.8 Mean Housing Cost - $117,896 Colleges and Universities: There are 33 colleges within 50 miles of Kankakee. Kankakee Community College prepares students to transfer to four-year colleges and enter the workforce. An accredited college, KCC awards associate degrees in various subjects. Some of the colleges not too far away include the University of Chicago, Indiana University Northwest, Benedictine University and Valparaiso University.  Demographics: White 45.6%,  Black 40.8%,  American Indiana and Alaska Native 0.3%,  Asian 0.7%,  Two or more races 3.3%,  Hispanic 16.6% Taxes: State Income Tax Rate - 4.95% State Sales Tax Rate - 6.25% City Sales Tax Rate - 6.25% County Tax Rate - 0% Property Tax Rate - 1.91% Major Industry: Manufacturing (15%) Construction (13%) Retail trade (12%) Health care and social assistance (7%) Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%  Transportation and warehousing (6%) Educational services (6%) Recreation: The Kankakee River Valley is filled with endless outdoor adventure! Experience thrilling activities like championship fishing, horseback riding and scuba diving to more tranquil recreation such as bird-watching, hiking scenic river bluffs, or canoeing the peaceful waters of the Kankakee River. Grant Park has facilities and parks that host a variety of events, including the annual ""Driving the Dixie"" antique car run. Indoor and outdoor park rentals are available. Through the Bourbonnais Township Park District, one can explore the woods and prairie line the trails of Perry Farm Park that are perfect for biking, walking and inline skating. Explore the Native American Indian Caves and enjoy the petting zoo. Other facilities include Diamond Point Park, Exploration Station....a children's museum, Recreation Station and Willowhaven Park and Nature Center. Willowhaven Interpretive Center is a free hands-on nature center that focuses on Illinois wildlife, conservation and natural history with live animal displays, aquariums and exhibits. Arts & Culture: Feed Arts & Cultural Center, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, provides an environment for visual and performing artists of all levels and ages to pursue their work and to broaden their knowledge of the role of art in contemporary society. The mission of Feed is to encourage and nurture emerging and established artists and to increase the appreciation and understanding of the arts within the Kankakeeland communities through classes, workshops, outreach, exhibitions, lectures, film screenings and other cultural events. Through thoughtful and creative programming, the gallery at Feed offers inspiring exhibitions for the public, educational and professional development for local artists, and exciting activities for the Kankakee area. Feeds Member Artists offer an array of creative classes, workshops and drop-in events to supplement traditional classroom arts instruction for children and allow adults to explore their creativity while developing new skills. The Kankakee Valley Symphony Sports for the Spectator: River Road Park has hosted over 60 state championships, 12 Super NIT's, 7 Super Regional's and 10 World Series. The Kankakee County Chargers are a semi-professional football team of young men aged eighteen and up living in Kankakee County and surrounding areas to participate in a safe, fun and affordable family venue. The Kankakee County Soldiers, members of the International Basketball League, provide hoops action during their regular season and special exhibition games. Kankakee County Speedway is a fun-filled dirt track, seasonal stock car racing on Friday nights at the Kankakee County Fairgrounds. Sports for the Participant: Softball leagues bloom in the spring and carry on through the fall in two sessions at River Road Softball Complex. At Haigh Scuba Diving Quarry, one can scuba dive in a 12-acre spring-fed quarry with many varieties of Midwest fish, such as Bass, Crappie, Perch, Catfish, Bluegill, Paddle-fish, and Northern Pike. Underwater you'll find a wrecked 33-ft. boat, marine dump truck, and a amphibious vehicle.  Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena in Kankakee offers hockey classes and leagues for all ages and competitive ice skating leagues and simple ice skating classes.  High Point Golf Club is a nine-hole public golf course with indoor/outdoor bar and grille (9 holes, 3263 yard layout, par 36).  K3 Xtreme BMX is a 1,000 ft. nationally sanctioned BMX track, that includes various jumps, tall corners, and a tall starting hill. Shopping: From fine vintage antiques to fun collectibles, jewelry and glassware, Kankakee County offers visitors a taste of Americana. From fresh organic produce to locally-raised meats to farm tours, Kankakee County offers farm fresh products. Shopping spots are destinations in themselves, you dont need any other reason to visit. Unique shopping experiences with one-of-kind or tailored finds. Top Five things to do: B. Harley Bradley House  Kankakee Railroad Museum French Heritage Museum at The Stone Barn  Majestic Theater  Fishing Charters & Tours

 

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