Physician / Emergency Medicine / Illinois / Locum tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job - Now Hiring

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Eldorado, IL Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: 12/15/2025 Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: 8a8p (12-hour shifts) COVERAGE DATES Starting 12/15/2025 Ongoing, flexible scheduling available PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults and general population Patient Volume/Census: Annual ED volume 6,404 Admissions: Yes, per ER case load Rounding: Not required Phone Consults: As needed for patient coordination Case Mix: General emergency presentations across all acuity levels FACILITY INFORMATION Office Equipment Available: Standard emergency department setup Specialty Backup Available: Hospital-based support as needed Support Staff Available: Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) Reason for Coverage: Coverage need PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (41 days to credential) Credentialing Timeline: 41 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES General Emergency Medicine procedures appropriate to hospital-based ED JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Illinois state license (required, must have in hand) Board: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (required) DEA: Active Illinois DEA (required, must have in hand) Experience: Prior emergency medicine experience preferred Other Qualifications: Telehealth experience not required DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to all presenting patients Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute medical and traumatic conditions Collaborate with APPs and nursing staff for patient care delivery Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all encounters Adhere to hospital protocols, credentialing, and compliance standards Maintain readiness for flexible scheduling based on facility needs