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Shelbyville, Illinois

Physician - Emergency Medicine - HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital

Emergency MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k-$900k

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Job Description

Shelbyville, 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% 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

  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine physicians.
  • Family Medicine and 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 Good Shepherd Hospital – Shelbyville, Illinois
  • Critical access site; a small rural community hospital.
  • 12-bed facility and a 5-bed Emergency Department.
  • Patient mix includes peds to adults with a significant geriatric population.
  • Annual volume of 4,800 with 17 patients per day.
  • Epic EMR with Dragon dictation.
  • Respiratory therapy available at site.

The Community

Shelbyville, Illinois, is a picturesque small town known for its friendly community, natural beauty, and vibrant local culture, making it an incredible place to live and work.

Nestled near Lake Shelbyville, the city offers endless outdoor recreation, including boating, fishing, camping, and hiking.

Landmarks like the Shelby County Courthouse and Forest Park add historical charm to the area.

Seasonal weather, with snowy winters, blooming springs, warm summers, and colorful autumns, provides year-round opportunities for outdoor activities and local events.

The town’s location in central Illinois offers convenient access to larger cities like Springfield and Decatur while maintaining a peaceful, small-town atmosphere.

With affordable housing, excellent schools, and a focus on community spirit, Shelbyville combines natural beauty, historic charm, and modern amenities to create a welcoming and fulfilling lifestyle for residents of all ages.

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 emergency medical care to patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations in a rural hospital setting. Collaborate with the clinical team to manage a 5-bed emergency department with an annual volume of 4,800 patients.

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 considered a plus.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical carePatient assessmentGeriatric carePediatric careCritical access medicineEmergency department management

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 6 employers

CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
20%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 3.9
Better work-life than 80% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,047 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Shelbyville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$168k≈ 0.6× annual pay
Median resident rent
$767/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
10 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Vituity

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
HSA
Life and AD&D coverage
401K Plan
Annual Profit Distribution
EAP and travel assistance