Physician - Emergency Medicine - Up to $150K Sign On Bonus!
Listed compensation
$275k-$900k
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Job Description
Up to $150K Sign On Bonus – O’Fallon, IL – Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians
Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact
Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.
Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.
As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.
Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 9,000 Vituity clinicians.
At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”
Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.
Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.
The Opportunity
- Up to $150k sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
- Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine physicians.
- Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physicians with extensive emergency department experience will be considered.
- Current IL state license is a plus.
- Visa Candidates encouraged to apply.
The Practice
- HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital – Effingham, Illinois
- HSHS Holy Family Hospital – Greenville, Illinois
- HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital – Breese, Illinois
- HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital – Highland, Illinois
- HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital – O’Fallon, Illinois
- A 160-bed suburban, tertiary community hospital.
- STEMI Receiving Center and Primary Stroke Center.
- 21-bed Emergency Department plus 4 overflow beds and 4 RME.
- Annual volume of 45,000 with a 22%25 admit rate.
- Glidescope with fiber optic bronchoscope capability and point of care ultrasound.
- Vituity-staffed scribes, hospitalists, and 24/7 intensivists offer integrated care solutions at the site.
The Community
O’Fallon, Illinois, is a thriving community in St. Clair County that blends small-town charm with modern amenities, making it an exceptional place to live and work.
Located near Scott Air Force Base, the city has a strong sense of community and a vibrant local economy.
Landmarks like Rock Springs Park and the O’Fallon Community Park offer scenic trails, sports facilities, and family-friendly spaces.
Seasonal weather features snowy winters, colorful springs, warm summers, and crisp autumns, allowing for a variety of outdoor activities.
Its proximity to St. Louis provides easy access to urban attractions, professional sports events, and cultural venues.
With excellent schools, affordable housing, and a welcoming atmosphere, O’Fallon combines suburban tranquility with urban convenience, making it an ideal location for families, professionals, and retirees alike.
Benefits & Beyond*
Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.
- Superior Health Plan Options
- Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
- Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
- Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
- Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
- EAP and travel assistance included
- Student loan refinancing discounts
- Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees
Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked.
In addition, Vituity physicians participate in our partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. Total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown.
We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.
Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.
Applicants only. No agencies please.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality emergency medical care to patients in a 160-bed tertiary community hospital setting. Collaborate with an integrated team of scribes, hospitalists, and intensivists to ensure efficient and effective patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, though Family or Internal Medicine physicians with extensive ED experience will be considered. Possession of a current Illinois state medical license is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$588k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $588k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$588k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Emergency Medicine listings in Illinois | 54 active | 1,061 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $150k sign-on · loan repayment | Illinois physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 26% offer loan repayment994 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine hiring demand | #1 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 63 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 325 postings, 316 closed |
| New Emergency Medicine listings | 504 in the last 30 days | 439 the 30 days before (+15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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