Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in Illinois

An Emergency Medicine Physician plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry by providing immediate medical attention to patients with acute illnesses or injuries. They manage a wide range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric emergencies, making quick decisions to resuscitate and stabilize patients. They coordinate with other healthcare professionals for further management, follow-up care or admission of patients. Emergency physicians are also involved in disaster medicine, pre-hospital emergency care, and performing procedures like intubations, central line placements, fracture reductions, and others.

Important skills for this role include excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in procedural techniques. Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) are often required. Before becoming an Emergency Medicine Physician, a person may have roles such as Medical Intern, Resident in Internal Medicine or General Surgery, or a Fellow in Emergency Medicine. To be eligible for board certification in Emergency Medicine, they need to complete a residency in Emergency Medicine after obtaining a medical degree.

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • Aequor Healthcare , LLC
  • Peoria, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 12 hours ago

Must be available for a minimum of 8-10 shifts a month, more is better Active Illinois license IMLC accepted with letter in hand ABEM eligible or certified Level 1 trauma enter 73 beds- inclusive...

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • National Staffing Solutions
  • Macomb, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Macomb, IL
  • 13 hours ago

We're currently seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to join our amazing team....

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • Integrity Locums
  • Quincy, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Quincy, IL
  • 14 hours ago

Coverage Needed Start Date: 9/8/2026 Schedule: 10p-8a, (single coverage 2a-6a) Estimated Shifts/Month: 12 Part Time Clinical Details ED Visits: 40,000 per year Procedures: Simple procedures,...

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • SCP Health
  • Alton, IL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Alton, IL
  • 16 hours ago

Service Line: Emergency Medicine (EM) Position Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Location: Saint Anthony's Health Center - Alton, Illinois Job Type: Full-Time Recruiter: Maria Santiago Position Overview...

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Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Physician

  • StaffMD
  • Illinois City, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Illinois City, IL
  • 18 hours ago

StaffMD has a client needing a Physician remotely for a Weight Loss Clinic in Illinois. Any specialty is acceptable. Any Specialty Illinois Medical License Telemedicine Consultation 15 Minute...

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Emergency Medicine Physician in Galesburg, Illinois

  • OSF Healthcare
  • Galesburg, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Galesburg, IL
  • 1 day ago

Overview Seeking BE/BC Emergency Medicine Physician to fill a.8 FTE at OSF St. Mary's Medical Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois!...

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Emergency Medicine Physician in Ottawa/Peru, Illinois

  • OSF Healthcare
  • Streator, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Streator, IL
  • 1 day ago

Overview Job Specifics: Seeking BE/BC Emergency Medicine Physician at Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa & Peru, Illinois. 12-Hour shifts Generous staffing model Approximately 19,000 annual visits...

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Emergency Medicine Physician in Peru/Ottawa, Illinois

  • OSF Healthcare
  • Ottawa, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Ottawa, IL
  • 1 day ago

Overview Job Specifics: Seeking BE/BC Emergency Medicine Physician at Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa & Peru, Illinois. 12-Hour shifts Generous staffing model Approximately 19,000 annual visits...

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Physician / Emergency Medicine / Illinois / Permanent / Emergency Medicine Physician Job

  • Vohra Physicians
  • Aurora, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 3 days ago

Full-Time Emergency Medicine Physician Position in Aurora, IL with National Wound Physician Group Clinical satisfaction, autonomy and flexibility, work-life balance No Nights, No Call, No Weekend Clinical...

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Physician / Urgent Care / Illinois / Permanent / Urgent Care Physician Job

  • Vohra Physicians
  • Ottawa, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Ottawa, IL
  • 3 days ago

Full-Time Urgent Care Physician Position in Ottawa, IL with National Wound Physician Group Clinical satisfaction, autonomy and flexibility, work-life balance No Nights, No Call, No Weekend Clinical...

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • Vituity
  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago

Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine physicians. Current IL state license is a plus. Visa Candidates are encouraged to apply....

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Facility in Illinois Needs a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

  • CompHealth
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

CompHealth exists to make the locums process easier. Not only will we search for jobs that fit your interests, we'll be here to handle all the details like credentialing, housing, travel...

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Locums Opportunity in IL for Emergency Medicine Physician

  • CompHealth
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Though your CompHealth recruiter will be your single point of contact, they are backed by dozens of specialized teams, giving them the ability to focus on the details that matter to you. That...

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Not-for-profit organization is seeking an additional BE/BC Emergency Medicine Physician to join their emergency department in central Illinois!...

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Seeking an additional BE/BC Emergency Medicine Physician to join our quality-oriented department in the Champaign-Urbana, Illinois area....

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Demographic Data for Illinois

Moving to Illinois? Find some basic demographic data about Illinois below.


Local
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12,812,477
319,486

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Salary for Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in Illinois

This is the average annual salary for Emergency Medicine Physician jobs in Illinois as reported by the BLS.

$320,700


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Emergency Medicine Physician positions.



Highest Education Level

Emergency Medicine Physicians in Illinois offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.3%
Master's Degree
31.4%
Bachelor's Degree
14.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
Associate's Degree
2.3%
High School or GED
2.0%
Some High School
0.3%
Some College
0.1%



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