JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Alton, IL
• Service Setting: Emergency Department
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 03/01/2026 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 6a – 6p and 6p– 6p; 12hr shifts
COVERAGE DATES
• March 1, 2026 – ongoing
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adult and pediatric population
• Patient Volume/Census: 25,000 annual ED volume
• Admissions: Yes
• Case Mix: Full -spectrum emergency medicine, including pediatrics and stroke care
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 16 -bed ED with telemetry monitoring
• Office Equipment Available: Telemetry monitoring
• Specialty Backup Available: State -approved pediatrics; Certified Stroke Center
• Support Staff Available: 14 hours daily NP/PA support
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Full -spectrum emergency medicine procedures
• Pediatric emergency care
• Stroke management in accordance with Certified Stroke Center guidelines
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Active Illinois License
• BC/BE; ABEM preferred
• DEA required
• CSL required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, certifications
• Other Qualifications: recent ED experience, comfort with treating alll ages, Experience in stroke response
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide emergency medical services to adult and pediatric patients
• Manage patient care in a 16 -bed emergency department
• Deliver 24 -hour physician coverage in assigned shifts
• Work collaboratively with NP/PA support staff
• Ensure adherence to standards required for state -approved pediatrics and Certified Stroke Center