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

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine

Location : Benton, IL

Employer : Wellhart, LLC

Pay : Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Contract Duration : 15 Days

Start Date : ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsNetwork is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Benton, Illinois, 62812!

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 15-day locum tenens assignment in Illinois starting Jan 1, 2026. This ongoing opportunity offers a flexible schedule of day and night shifts, including both 12- and 24-hour options, with a minimum of 5 shifts per month. The assignment involves single coverage at a 16-bed hospital with an 8-bed emergency room and an annual volume of 7,000 patients.

Job Details

• Location : Illinois
• Facility Type : Hospital
• Start Date : Jan 1, 2026
• LOA : 15 days
• Provider Type Needed : Emergency Medicine Physician
• Schedule : Day and night shifts (7a-7p, 7p-7a, 7a-7a); 5+ shifts per month, ongoing

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Additional Information

Benefits

What 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, LLC

Wellhart 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 :

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