Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Mount Vernon, IL

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Mount Vernon, IL Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 10 Days Start Date: ASAP About the PositionLocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Mount Vernon, Illinois, 62864!We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for our client in Illinois for an assignment starting Apr 20, 2026. This role involves 7a-7p and 7p-7a shifts, focusing on comprehensive emergency care including ventilation management, intubation, C-line procedures, admissions, discharges, and observations within a high-volume emergency department supported by APPs and robust specialty backup.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients in a hospital with an ER.Perform required procedures including Ventilation Management, Intubation, and C-Line insertion.Handle admissions, discharges, and observation cases.Collaborate with robust specialty backup, including Hospitalist, Surgery, Anesthesia, Radiology, Pathology, Critical Care, and Pulmonology, with additional support available at the main campus.Utilize APP support available from 12p-12a.Additional InformationEMR: EpicBenefitsStrong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice insurance providedDedicated recruiter for future travel opportunitiesWhat 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, LLCWellhart 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! 1711322EXPPLAT