Great New Emergency Medicine Physician Position with High Earning Potential

Emergency Medicine Physician | Central Illinois

Physician-Owned Group | Partnership Opportunity

Join a highly respected, physician-owned Emergency Medicine group serving Central Illinois. This is an opportunity to build a long‑term career with an organization that prioritizes physician ownership, financial security, and work-life balance.

Many Emergency Medicine opportunities advertise a higher hourly rate, but few offer the comprehensive benefits, retirement contributions, ownership opportunities, and administrative career growth available here.

Why Physicians Choose This Group

• Competitive compensation, production bonuses
• Physician-owned organization with ownership track available
• W-2 employment with robust benefits(employer FICA, 401k employer contribution)
• Partnership and income‑sharing opportunities, no buy‑in
• 120 hours of PTO annually with the ability to cash out unused PTO or work less hours
• $4,000 annual CME allowance
• Comprehensive retirement package with 401(k) including employer contribution and additional cash balance plan
• Employer contributions up to IRS limits for retirement accounts
• Malpractice insurance fully covered
• Low‑cost medical benefits
• Dedicated administrative leadership opportunities available
• Relocation assistance available
• Flexible scheduling options
• Dedicated nocturnist coverage
• New graduates welcome

Practice Highlights

• Level II Trauma Center
• Approximately 41,000 annual Emergency Department visits
• APP Provider‑Up‑Front model
• Open ICU environment
• Strong specialty support
• Scribe support with future AI integration initiatives
• Collegial, physician‑focused culture
• Responsive leadership and efficient decision‑making

Understanding the Value Beyond the Hourly Rate

Physicians frequently compare opportunities based solely on hourly compensation. This position was intentionally designed to provide long‑term financial advantages that many independent contractor (1099/K-1) positions do not offer.

Unlike many contractor models, physicians here benefit from:

• Employer-sponsored retirement contributions
• Reduced payroll tax burden associated with W-2 employment
• Employer‑managed benefits and tax administration support
• Significant retirement planning opportunities through multiple retirement vehicles
• Long‑term wealth‑building through physician ownership and income‑sharing programs

Community Highlights

Central Illinois offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, excellent schools, music venue, short commute times, and easy access to Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis. Enjoy the amenities of larger cities without sacrificing personal time, financial freedom, or family life.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM)
• Comfortable practicing in a high‑acuity Emergency Medicine environment

If you're looking for more than just an hourly rate and want a long‑term career with ownership potential, strong benefits, and a physician‑led culture, we'd love to connect for a confidential conversation.