Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Jerseyville, IL
Chicago, IL, 60608, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- locum tenens
- emergency medicine physician
- ER doctor job
This locum tenens position seeks a licensed Emergency Medicine physician with at least two years of recent ER experience for a 15-day contract in Jerseyville, Illinois. The physician will provide emergency medical care in a hospital setting, working 12-hour shifts and collaborating with multidisciplinary specialists. Benefits include competitive pay, travel expense coverage, malpractice insurance, and flexible scheduling opportunities nationwide.
Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Jerseyville, IL
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 15 Days
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052!
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Doctor for a 15-day locum tenens assignment in Illinois, starting Jan 5, 2026. This opportunity involves 12-hour shifts with 7a/7p start times and requires a minimum of 2 years of recent ER experience. Physicians will work in a hospital setting with robust specialty backup and an emergency department.
Job Details
- Location: Illinois
- Facility Type: Hospital
- Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
- LOA: 15 days
- Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7a/7p start times; 5 or more shifts per month, ongoing
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide emergency medical care in an emergency department within a hospital
- Perform required procedures: ventilation management, intubation, and central line placement
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and utilize robust specialty backup, including cardiology, neurology, surgical services, OBGYN, pain management, and anesthesia
- Coordinate with the hospitalist program and utilize trauma life-flight transport resources as needed
Additional Information
- Must be licensed to practice in Illinois
- Minimum 2 years of relevant emergency room experience required
- Board certification not required
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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