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Riverside Healthcare’s Watseka Campus Celebrates 10 Years
Riverside Healthcare Watseka celebrated its 10th anniversary on Friday. March 12. Providers, staff and Riverside administration took time to recognize the milestone of having served the Watseka and surrounding areas for a decade. The facility opened its doors on Thursday, March 11, 2011. The Riverside Healthcare Watseka Campus, located at 1490 E. Walnut Street in Watseka, offers primary care, specialty care, immediate care and diagnostic services.
“We are proud to have been caring for the community and the region for 10 years in this great facility,” said Riverside President and CEO Phil Kambic. “We knew when we opened in this large, former K-Mart building, that we would have the space to expand services over the years. In addition to those expanded services, we have also developed some great partnerships with Kankakee Community College and Carle Clinic, so they could better serve the community as well. Watseka has always been an important community for Riverside and we look forward to continuing to grow and change to meet the community needs.”
Services available at Riverside’s Watseka Campus include primary and immediate care along with a variety of specialty services that include cardiology, oncology & infusion, neurology, electrophysiology, general surgery, physical therapy, pulmonology, rheumatology, sleep assessments and wound care.
The Riverside Immediate Care in Watseka provides high-quality, walk-in care without the high ER cost. Immediate Care in Watseka is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, it is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on holidays. It is closed on Christmas Day and Easter. The Immediate Care entrance is located on the east side of the building.
For more information about Riverside Healthcare’s community involvement and award-winning care, visit riversidehealthcare.org.
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Program Guidelines:
- Referrals must submit your name upon application and/or interview.
- Referrals must meet all employment criteria for selection. (Final selection of candidates is based upon the decision of Human Resources and hiring department management.)
- Candidates must be offered and accept minimum .75 FTE position.
- RN referrals must have at least 1 year of experience as an RN.
- Only one referral bonus per hired RN or CNA. (In the event the same person is referred by more than one Riverside employee, the award will be based on the date the referral is received in Human Resources via application, interview or this referral form.)
- Program begins November 1, 2020. Referrals must begin employment on or before May 31, 2021.
- The referral bonus will be paid in two separate payments: the first half after the referred candidate has been employed for three months and the second half after the referred candidate has been employed for one year. Both employees (referring employee and referred employee) must be employed at the time of each payout. (All state and federal tax withholdings apply to bonus payouts.)
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When home is where you want to be, get care from virtually anywhere with Telehealth Video Visits, E-Visits or Telephonic Visits. Whether through video or online messaging or over the phone, Riverside’s providers will ensure you receive the care you need.
Riverside Telemedicine allows you to be seen from anywhere in Illinois. Our health professionals will ensure you receive the same great care whether through telehealth or in-person.
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Westwood OB/GYN providers no longer in Riverside insurance plans
Effective March 1, 2021, Westwood OB/GYN providers will no longer be included in Riverside’s employee health insurance plan. This means there is no insurance coverage if you continue to see their providers.
Westwood OB/GYN informed Riverside last month of their decision to no longer practice here, and are now exclusively practicing at Amita St. Mary’s Hospital. Presence and Amita facilities (including St. Mary’s Hospital) are, and have been excluded providers on Riverside’s benefit plans, which means there is no coverage if you use any of their facilities or services.
Riverside encourages its employees to utilize Riverside Medical Center to get the highest coverage through our benefit plans.
To receive the enhanced Tier 1 level of benefits, it is recommended Riverside employees transition to a Tier 1 provider, such as Riverside Medical Group Women’s Health Specialists. These providers are accepting new patients, including those in late-stage pregnancy, to ensure there is no interruption in care. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (815) 935-4651 or online at riversidehealthcare.org. Any questions can be directed to Riverside’s benefit support line at extension 37255.
Dr. Jason Shin is now seeing patients in Bourbonnais
Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr. Jason Shin.
Dr. Shin completed his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, AB, Canada. Dr. Shin continued his education with an Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, SK, Canada. During his residency, he spent time as a Sports Medicine Research Fellow at Midwest Orthopaedic at Rush, Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Following his residency, Dr. Shin completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery in Pittsburgh, PA, where he gained experience treating patients from weekend warriors to professional athletes.
Along with his education, Dr. Shin is a member of
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Arthroscopy Association of Canada
- Canadian Orthopaedic Association
- Canadian Medical Association
- Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons in Canada
Dr. Shin is board-certified by Royal College of Surgeons of Canada. He has over 40 peer-reviewed research publications and textbook chapters on sports medicine treatment. He has won awards for his research and has had the opportunity to present his work at national and international conferences.Dr. Shin is now accepting new patients at Riverside Orthopedic Specialists, located at 400 Riverside Drive, Suite 1600 in Bourbonnais, IL. To schedule an appointment, call (815) 802-7090.To learn more about Dr. Shin and Riverside’s full team of orthopedic specialists, click here.
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