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Emergency Medicine Travel Physician

Company:TeamHealth

Profession/Specialty:Emergency Medicine

Location:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Do you want to live in Chicago and practice emergency medicine (EM) where you can truly make a difference while enjoying the benefits TeamHealth offers? You can be based in Chicago, work blocked shifts in select emergency departments (ED) in the Midwest or Northeast, have your travel paid and earn free hotels and flights to enjoy on your blocked time off!

Curious about the role of a special operations team physician? A special ops physician is assigned to one ED at a time, providing quality care to patients. Our team physicians can count on continuous work due to planned assignments. If you are board certified or eligible in ABEM or AOBEM with EM residency training, you are just right for this role! TeamHealth will obtain any additional licenses and DEAs for the designated states if needed.

Competitive compensation with a base salary of $300/hour to $320/hour with sign-on bonus. This position will be independent contractor (1099) status and includes paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage.  

Are you a team player with excellent communication skills? Are you adaptive and flexible to meet the needs of those you care for? If yes, we are looking for someone like you! Apply today to see how you fit into our travel team opportunities!

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- Excellent alternative to locums with comparable pay and consistent work with the organization that is not only insuring you but is operationally responsible for the sites in which you work
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Augment your EM practice experience by working in a variety of settings
- Blocked time off, enhanced work/life balance
- Paid travel and accommodations with easy booking and expense reimbursement
- TeamHealth Institute resources and free CME
- Leadership development LiveWell Resources concierge program including the Grokker App with programs for fitness, nutrition, mental health, sleep and financial wellbeing; access is provided for you and two family members or friends
- Superb licensing and credentialing support
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Membership in TeamHealth's leading Patient Safety Organization
- Support of national network of emergency medicine experts

Community Information - Chicago, IL

Chicago in Brief
Chicago is a vibrant Midwest metropolis located on the southeastern shore of Lake Michigan. A regional hub for culture, entertainment, commerce and more, the city boasts a diverse population consisting of ethnic groups from around the world.   Chicago's residents are well known for their warm, friendly Midwestern style, and nearby Naperville was recently named one of "America's Best Places to Live in 2008" by CNNMoney.  

The Chicago File

  1. Education. Chicago has the most improved public school system among U.S. cities, and many school districts in its suburbs are among the country's best.
  2. Real Estate. The Chicago area offers a variety of housing options, everything from lakefront condos and stately brownstones to suburban oases.
  3. Family. Befitting its status as one of the country's largest cities, Chicago has a host of activities designed for the whole family.
  4. Culture. Chicago's incredible cultural scene includes a world-class opera and symphony as well as great jazz, theatre, dance, art and architecture.  Chicago also has top notch professional sports teams.
  5. Recreation. Opportunities to enjoy the outdoors abound in the Chicago area; fishing, boating, biking and hiking are pursuits enjoyed throughout the spring, summer and fall months.
  6. Weather. Chicago has four distinct seasons.  Chicagoans make the most out of enjoying the benefits of each season, no matter what the climate.

Chicago Fun Fact
The name Chicago is first recorded in 1688 in a French document, where it appears as Chigagou, an Algonquian word meaning "onion field."

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Special operations team members are credentialed at multiple emergency medicine client sites within a specified region and serve as clinical "top guns" for our clients. A special ops team member must be adaptive and possess excellent communication skills and a team-player attitude. Flexibility and the ability to travel are a must.

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