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

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine

Location : Alton, IL

Employer : Wellhart, LLC

Pay : Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Contract Duration : 120 Days

Start Date : ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Alton, Illinois, 62002!

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens assignment in Illinois. This opportunity begins on Mar 1, 2026, and spans 120 days, offering a schedule with 24-hour physician coverage in a remodeled, emergency department. The facility is a Certified Stroke Center by the Joint Commission, with emergency department-approved pediatrics by the state.

Job Details

• Location : Illinois
• Facility Type : Emergency Department
• Start Date : Mar 1, 2026
• LOA : 120 days
• Provider Type Needed : Emergency Medicine Physician
• Schedule : 24-hour physician coverage (6am-6pm; 6pm-6am), supported by 14 hours of NP / PA coverage daily

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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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