Emergency Medicine Physician
Updated 1/02/26
Alton, Illinois, United States
Physician
Emergency Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Alton, IL
- Service Setting: Emergency Department
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: 03/01/2026 Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule: 6a 6p and 6p 6p; 12hr shifts COVERAGE DATES
- March 1, 2026 ongoing
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Adult and pediatric population
- Patient Volume/Census: 25,000 annual ED volume
- Admissions: Yes
- Case Mix: Full-spectrum emergency medicine, including pediatrics and stroke care
FACILITY INFORMATION
- No. of Beds in Department: 16-bed ED with telemetry monitoring
- Office Equipment Available: Telemetry monitoring
- Specialty Backup Available: State-approved pediatrics; Certified Stroke Center
- Support Staff Available: 14 hours daily NP/PA support
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
- Full-spectrum emergency medicine procedures
- Pediatric emergency care
- Stroke management in accordance with Certified Stroke Center guidelines
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Active Illinois License
- BC/BE; ABEM preferred
- DEA required
- CSL required
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, certifications
- Other Qualifications: recent ED experience, comfort with treating alll ages, Experience in stroke response
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide emergency medical services to adult and pediatric patients
- Manage patient care in a 16-bed emergency department
- Deliver 24-hour physician coverage in assigned shifts
- Work collaboratively with NP/PA support staff
- Ensure adherence to standards required for state-approved pediatrics and Certified Stroke Center
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