Emergency Medicine Physician

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 428,000 - 523,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$75,000 sign-on bonus structured over

$100,000 retention bonus structured

Low annual hours (1,776)

Premium health, dental, and vision

Fully paid medical malpractice

Robust retirement plan with employer 1

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC. is hiring an Emergency Medicine Physician for a hospital-affiliated role in Mattoon, Illinois. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, with an Illinois license or eligibility, and a valid DEA registration, are required.

The position features a high-earning compensation package and a supportive, low-burnout schedule. The role offers three 10-hour shifts per day (6a–4p, 1p–11p, 4p–2a), 15 shifts per month, and a comprehensive suite of benefits, with a focus on

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted Illinois medical license or immediate eligibility.
• DEA registration.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a team-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency medical care in a modern 32-bed ED.
• Maintain a low patient pace with fewer than two encounters per hour.
• Collaborate with a second on-duty physician for double-coverage.
• Stabilize and coordinate transfers for high-acuity trauma and cardiac cases.
• Work a rotating schedule of 15 shifts per month across three 10-hour blocks.
• Coordinate patient care with on-site specialties including inpatient psychiatry.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records for all encounters.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

MD or DO

Illinois medical license

Job description

Emergency Medicine Physician

Compensation: $475,000 per year

Job Type: Full-Time | Three 10-hour shifts — 6a–4p, 1p–11p, 4p–2a; 15 shifts/month

Location: Mattoon, Illinois

We have partnered closely with a premier regional healthcare facility to recruit a full-time, Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) Emergency Medicine Physician. This unique position offers an exceptional balance of high-earning financial rewards, double-physician coverage, and a highly manageable clinical workload designed to mitigate clinical burnout. If you are seeking a lucrative hospital-employed practice with a lighter clinical pace and an incredibly supportive working environment, this opportunity is an ideal fit.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality emergency medical care to patients within a modern, 32-bed Emergency Department.
• Manage a highly comfortable patient pace averaging fewer than two encounters per hour.
• Collaborate seamlessly with a second on-duty physician, maintaining double-physician coverage at all times.
• Efficiently stabilize and coordinate transfers for high-acuity trauma and major cardiac cases ("no heads, no hearts") to tertiary care partners.
• Work a predictable rotation of 15 shifts per month utilizing three structured 10-hour blocks (6:00 AM–4:00 PM, 1:00 PM–11:00 PM, or 4:00 PM–2:00 AM).
• Coordinate patient care with on-site specialties, including the hospital’s dedicated inpatient psychiatric department.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely electronic medical records for all patient encounters.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Emergency Medicine (or a relevant specialty with extensive ED experience).
• Active, unrestricted Illinois state medical license (or immediate eligibility to obtain).
• Valid DEA registration.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a team-oriented mindset optimized for a co-coverage model.

Benefits:

• $75,000 sign-on bonus structured over 3 years.
• $100,000 retention bonus structured over 5 years.
• Low-burnout schedule requiring only 1,776 annual hours (with non-clinical time built directly into the rotation).
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Fully paid medical malpractice insurance coverage.
• Robust retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
• Full short-term/long-term disability and life insurance policies.