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Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Benton, IL
LocumJobsOnline, Rockford, Illinois, United States, 61103
Overview
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Benton, Illinois, 62812. About The Position Wellhart is seeking a licensed Emergency Medicine Physician for a 12-day locum tenentes assignment at an Urgent Care facility in Illinois. Starting 08/04/2025, this role requires expertise in emergency medicine procedures including ventilation management, intubation, and central line placement. The physician will work 12-hour shifts (7a-7p, 7p-7a, or 7a-7a) with 6+ shifts per month, with ongoing coverage needed. This position offers the opportunity to work in an emergency room within a hospital, managing approximately 19 patients per day. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with single coverage, admissions, discharges, and observations in a facility using the Epic electronic health record system.
Job Details
Location: Illinois
Facility Type: Urgent Care
Start Date: 08/04/2025
LOA: 12 days (ongoing)
Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician
Schedule: 12-hour shifts (7a-7p, 7p-7a, or 7a-7a), 6+ shifts per month
Responsibilities and Duties
Provide emergency medical care to patients of all ages and conditions
Perform ventilation management and intubations as needed
Place central lines and manage critical care patients
Handle admissions, discharges, and observations
Collaborate with specialty backup including hospitalists, surgeons, and other specialists
Utilize Epic electronic health record system for documentation
Manage a diverse range of emergency cases in a single coverage setting
Perform rapid assessment and triage of patients
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Coordinate patient transfers when necessary
Ensure adherence to emergency medicine protocols and best practices
Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
Adapt to varying patient volumes in a moderate-volume emergency department
Qualifications
Experience in single coverage emergency medicine preferred
Comfort with managing a wide range of emergency procedures independently
Strong clinical decision-making skills in a resource-limited environment
Excellent communication abilities for effective teamwork and patient care
Flexibility to work various shift schedules as needed
Willingness to adapt to the specific needs of a small, community-based emergency department
Benefits
Strong compensation
Travel-related expenses covered
A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We are continually adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, NPs, and PAs who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client / provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our providers, and our clients.
Join the Wellhart team!
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LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Benton, Illinois, 62812. About The Position Wellhart is seeking a licensed Emergency Medicine Physician for a 12-day locum tenentes assignment at an Urgent Care facility in Illinois. Starting 08/04/2025, this role requires expertise in emergency medicine procedures including ventilation management, intubation, and central line placement. The physician will work 12-hour shifts (7a-7p, 7p-7a, or 7a-7a) with 6+ shifts per month, with ongoing coverage needed. This position offers the opportunity to work in an emergency room within a hospital, managing approximately 19 patients per day. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with single coverage, admissions, discharges, and observations in a facility using the Epic electronic health record system.
Job Details
Location: Illinois
Facility Type: Urgent Care
Start Date: 08/04/2025
LOA: 12 days (ongoing)
Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician
Schedule: 12-hour shifts (7a-7p, 7p-7a, or 7a-7a), 6+ shifts per month
Responsibilities and Duties
Provide emergency medical care to patients of all ages and conditions
Perform ventilation management and intubations as needed
Place central lines and manage critical care patients
Handle admissions, discharges, and observations
Collaborate with specialty backup including hospitalists, surgeons, and other specialists
Utilize Epic electronic health record system for documentation
Manage a diverse range of emergency cases in a single coverage setting
Perform rapid assessment and triage of patients
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Coordinate patient transfers when necessary
Ensure adherence to emergency medicine protocols and best practices
Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
Adapt to varying patient volumes in a moderate-volume emergency department
Qualifications
Experience in single coverage emergency medicine preferred
Comfort with managing a wide range of emergency procedures independently
Strong clinical decision-making skills in a resource-limited environment
Excellent communication abilities for effective teamwork and patient care
Flexibility to work various shift schedules as needed
Willingness to adapt to the specific needs of a small, community-based emergency department
Benefits
Strong compensation
Travel-related expenses covered
A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We are continually adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, NPs, and PAs who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client / provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our providers, and our clients.
Join the Wellhart team!
#J-18808-Ljbffr