Emergency Medicine Physician

Tom Trese; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 427,500 - 522,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$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

Premium health, dental, and vision insurance packages

Fully paid medical malpractice insurance coverage

Robust retirement savings plan with matching contributions

Full short-term/long-term disability and life insurance

Job summary

Tom Trese in Mattoon, Illinois, is seeking a full-time Emergency Medicine Physician. This role offers a lucrative salary of $475,000 annually, with a manageable clinical pace and double-physician coverage. Successful candidates will be BC/BE in Emergency Medicine and have strong communication skills.

Benefits include a $75,000 sign-on bonus, a $100,000 retention bonus, excellent health insurance, and a robust retirement plan. Join a team dedicated to quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Emergency Medicine or relevant specialty.
• Active, unrestricted Illinois state medical license or eligibility.
• Valid DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency medical care to patients.
• Manage a comfortable patient pace averaging fewer than two encounters per hour.
• Collaborate with a second physician, maintaining coverage.
• Stabilize and coordinate transfers for high-acuity cases.
• Work predictable shifts of 15 per month within structured blocks.
• Coordinate care with on-site specialties.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

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.