Emergency Medicine Physician | Level II Trauma Center | Decatur, IL

A regional medical center in Decatur, Illinois is seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians for an ongoing locum opportunity beginning in December 2026. This assignment offers flexible scheduling, strong specialty support, travel assistance, and the opportunity to practice in a busy emergency department with manageable patient volume.

Physicians can choose their preferred mix of day, swing, and night shifts and may commit to as many or as few shifts per month as their schedule allows.

Opportunity Highlights

• Flexible scheduling with customizable monthly commitments
• Choice of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts
• Day, swing, and night shifts available
• Level II Trauma Center
• Certified Primary Stroke Center
• Double physician coverage at all times
• EPIC EMR transition underway
• Travel and lodging assistance available
• Six-month assignment with ongoing coverage needs
• Two physician openings available

Practice Setting

Providers will work in a community-based regional medical center that serves as a Level II Trauma Center and Certified Primary Stroke Center. The emergency department is supported by a broad range of in-house specialties, allowing physicians to focus on high-quality emergency care while maintaining access to specialty consultation when needed.

This opportunity offers a balanced practice environment with steady volume, strong backup support, and flexible scheduling options.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat emergency department patients of varying acuity
• Perform emergency medical screening examinations
• Diagnose and manage acute illnesses, injuries, and trauma presentations
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies
• Perform emergency procedures as needed
• Coordinate admissions and specialty consultations
• Collaborate with emergency medicine colleagues and hospital staff
• Document patient encounters within the EMR
• Participate in trauma and stroke care protocols

Schedule

Flexible Coverage Model

Available shifts include:

• 8-hour shifts
• 12-hour shifts
• Day shifts
• Swing shifts
• Night shifts

Additional Details

• Physicians may choose shift preferences
• Open to any number of shifts per month
• Block scheduling available
• Start date: December 2026
• Six-month contract assignment
• Ongoing need for coverage

Facility & Support

• Level II Trauma Center
• Certified Primary Stroke Center
• Annual ED Volume: Approximately 40,000 visits
• Average 1.6-1.7 patients per hour
• Double physician coverage on all shifts
• Extensive specialty support including:
  • Anesthesia
  • OB/GYN
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Orthopedics
  • General Surgery
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Infectious Disease
  • Podiatry

Travel & Lodging

• Lodging provided
• Roundtrip airfare may be covered
• Mileage reimbursement available
• Rental vehicle assistance may be available
• Drive-in candidates preferred

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO
• Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician (ABEM or AOBEM)
• Board-Eligible candidates considered within five years of residency completion
• Active Illinois Medical License or eligibility through IMLC
• Active DEA Registration
• Emergency Department experience

Preferred

• ACLS Certification
• ATLS Certification
• PALS Certification
• Trauma Center experience
• Stroke Center experience
• EPIC EMR experience

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Flexible scheduling with no minimum shift requirement
• Level II Trauma Center experience
• Certified Primary Stroke Center
• Double physician coverage
• Strong specialty backup
• Travel and lodging support
• Multiple shift options
• Manageable patient volume
• Ongoing coverage opportunity
• Family-friendly Midwest location with convenient access to Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Bloomington-Normal, and Champaign-Urbana

Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians seeking flexible locum coverage with excellent support, travel assistance, and a variety of scheduling options are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration in Decatur, Illinois.