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Decatur, Illinois

Physician - Emergency Medicine - Up to $150K Sign On Bonus!

Emergency MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Up to $150K Sign On Bonus – Decatur, 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 6,000 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 890 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 physicians and Internal Medicine physicians with EM experience will be considered.
  • Current IL state license is a plus.
  • Visa Candidates encouraged to apply.

The Practice

  • HSHS St. Mary's Hospital – Decatur, Illinois
  • 230-bed facility with a 21-bed Emergency Department.
  • Most core specialties on call including neurology and neurosurgery; cardiology available 9am-5pm.
  • Annual volume of 60,000 patients.
  • Patient mix is mostly adults with some peds.
  • 24/7 social workers for psychiatric clearance.
  • Vituity-staffed hospitalists and intensivists offer integrated care solutions at this site.

The Community

Decatur, Illinois, is a vibrant city with a rich history and a welcoming community, making it a fantastic place to live and work.

Known as the “Soybean Capital of the World,” Decatur boasts landmarks such as the Scovill Zoo, the Children’s Museum of Illinois, and the beautiful Lake Decatur, which offers boating, fishing, and scenic trails.

Residents enjoy a variety of activities, including visiting the historic Transfer House downtown or exploring Rock Springs Conservation Area for hiking and nature experiences.

Seasonal weather includes snowy winters, blooming springs, warm summers, and colorful autumns, creating a dynamic environment for year-round activities.

Centrally located in Illinois, Decatur provides convenient access to larger cities like Springfield and Champaign.

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

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 emergency medical care to a diverse patient population at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of hospitalists, intensivists, and social workers to deliver integrated healthcare solutions.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Certified in Emergency Medicine, though Family or Internal Medicine physicians with EM experience are considered. A current Illinois state license is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical LeadershipAcute CarePediatric CareAdult Care

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 46 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 87% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 9 employers

7
<$345k
24
$350k
2
$390k-435k
5
$435k-480k
3
$480k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
25%
Sign-on bonus
15% this job
Relocation assistance
13%
Loan repayment
10% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$275k-$900k
#2

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$238-$278/hr
#3

VIRTUA MARLTON HOSPITAL - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN

$220-$240/hr
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,041 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Decatur

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$140k
Typical market rent
$1,067/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.4
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Decatur, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Up to $150K sign-on bonus
Partnership model
Profit distribution
Health insurance
Dental
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HSA
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