Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Mount Carmel, IL

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Mount Carmel, Illinois, 62863!

About The Position

Wellhart is seeking a licensed Emergency Medicine Physician for a 12-day locum tenens 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, to be determined upon credentialing. This position offers the opportunity to work in a newly renovated 6-bed emergency room within a critical access hospital, managing a diverse range of cases with robust specialty backup support. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with 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

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 critical access 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 low-volume emergency department

Additional Information :

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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.

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