Emergency Medicine Physician – East Central Illinois
Pay as listed: $375K - $450K · no nights · Effingham, Illinois · pays below the median of 19 Emergency Medicine listings (31st percentile).
Listed compensation
$375K - $450K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Healthcare United is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to join a fully EM residency-trained and board-certified team in East Central Illinois. This full-time opportunity features day and evening shifts only — no overnights — with a schedule of approximately fifteen 10-hour shifts per month in a recently renovated 32-bed emergency department. The department is well staffed with 50 hours of daily physician coverage plus 30 hours of APP coverage.
This is a non-trauma facility where adult and pediatric hospitalists handle their own admissions, letting you focus on emergency care. Candidates seeking sustainable scheduling, a collegial all-EM-trained group, and strong hospital support will find this to be an outstanding opportunity.
- Evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients in a 32-bed emergency department
- Work day and evening shifts only — no overnight requirements
- Collaborate with APP coverage and consulting specialists
- Coordinate admissions with adult and pediatric hospitalist teams
- Perform emergency procedures within full scope of EM training
- Participate in departmental quality and throughput initiatives
- Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
- Deliver patient-focused, quality-driven care
Requirements
- MD or DO degree required
- Emergency Medicine residency training required
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
Eligible for or Active Illinois Medical License
2027 residency graduates considered; must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship)
Benefits
- Expected base salary range $375,000 – $450,000+ (above regional median)
- Sign-on and retention bonuses
- Relocation assistance
- Three retirement plans with supplemental option
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
Paid Malpractice with Tail Coverage
If you are seeking a collegial practice with excellent support and resources, contact Healthcare United today.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients within a 32-bed emergency department. Responsibilities include performing emergency procedures, coordinating admissions with hospitalist teams, and maintaining accurate EMR documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 45 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 91% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$413k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $413k 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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