Physician Emergency Medicine - Competitive Salary

Job Description:Service Line: Emergency Medicine (EM) Position Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Location: Ferrell Hospital – Eldorado, Illinois Job Type: Part-Time/PRN Recruiter: Maria Santiago || 337-609-8753Position Overview Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. Ferrell Hospital is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Medical Director (MD/DO) to join its Emergency Department at a critical access facility in Eldorado, Illinois. This opportunity offers a manageable patient volume, flexible scheduling, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community.Patient Volume: 7,000 ED visits annually (25-30 patients per day)Specialties: Emergency Medicine, imaging, radiology, and behavioral healthNumber of Beds: Critical Access FacilityAcuity: Low to moderateEMR: EPICProcedures: Standard emergency medicine proceduresICU: Critical access level careAdmissions/Transfers: Transfers coordinated as appropriateFellowship/Residency: Emergency Medicine residency preferredMoonlighting: AvailableICP Site: YesTele Coverage: YesQualificationsEducation: MD or DO from an accredited medical schoolLicensure: Illinois medical license (or ability to obtain)Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family MedicineExperience: Prior ED experience requiredSkills & Procedures: Broad emergency medicine skill set appropriate for a critical access settingBadges: BLS, ACLS, PALS (or ability to obtain)Facility & Clinical Details About Ferrell Hospital Ferrell Hospital is a mission-driven critical access facility dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for the communities it serves. The hospital provides personalized, patient-centered care with an emphasis on access, quality, and efficiency. Innovation & Growth Ferrell Hospital continues to expand access to care while maintaining the flexibility and responsiveness of a critical access model. Teamwork & Culture Physicians work in a collaborative, supportive environment with strong administrative and nursing partnerships. Services24/7 Emergency CareImaging & RadiologyLaboratory ServicesBehavioral HealthInpatient and outpatient services Community Information Eldorado is a small town located in Saline County, Illinois, within the Illinois–Indiana–Kentucky tri-state area and part of the Harrisburg micropolitan region. The community offers a low cost of living, affordable housing, and access to K–12 education. Eldorado is conveniently located 111 miles from St. Louis, MO and 145 miles from Nashville, TN, providing access to larger metro amenities while maintaining a small-town lifestyle.Benefits & CompensationPhysician Pay: $250/hourSign-On Bonus: $25,000 for 1 year commitment | $40,000 for 2-year commitmentBenefits Eligibility: Comprehensive benefits available, including:Health insuranceGroup dental & vision insuranceLife insuranceShort- and long-term disability coverageScheduling: Flexible and accommodating scheduling optionsProfessional liability insurance with tail coverageEquitable scheduling patternsSupportive leadership and clinical environment Why SCP Health For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care.We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.Together, we heal.