Part - Time Emergency Medicine Physician | SCP Health - Together, We Heal

Position Overview

Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. Ferrell Hospital is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Medical Director (MD/DO) to join its Emergency Department at a critical access facility in Eldorado, Illinois. This opportunity offers a manageable patient volume, flexible scheduling, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community.

• Patient Volume: 7,000 ED visits annually (25-30 patients per day)
• Specialties: Emergency Medicine, imaging, radiology, and behavioral health
• Number of Beds: Critical Access Facility
• Acuity: Low to moderate
• EMR: EPIC
• Procedures: Standard emergency medicine procedures
• ICU: Critical access level care
• Admissions/Transfers: Transfers coordinated as appropriate
• Fellowship/Residency: Emergency Medicine residency preferred
• Moonlighting: Available
• ICP Site: Yes
• Tele Coverage: Yes

Qualifications

• Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Licensure: Illinois medical license (or ability to obtain)
• Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine
• Experience: Prior ED experience required
• Skills & Procedures: Broad emergency medicine skill set appropriate for a critical access setting
• Badges: BLS, ACLS, PALS (or ability to obtain)

Facility & Clinical Details

About Ferrell Hospital

Ferrell Hospital is a mission-driven critical access facility dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for the communities it serves. The hospital provides personalized, patient-centered care with an emphasis on access, quality, and efficiency.

Innovation & Growth

Ferrell Hospital continues to expand access to care while maintaining the flexibility and responsiveness of a critical access model.

Teamwork & Culture

Physicians work in a collaborative, supportive environment with strong administrative and nursing partnerships.

Services

• 24/7 Emergency Care
• Imaging & Radiology
• Laboratory Services
• Behavioral Health
• Inpatient and outpatient services

Community Information

Eldorado is a small town located in Saline County, Illinois, within the Illinois–Indiana–Kentucky tri-state area and part of the Harrisburg micropolitan region. The community offers a low cost of living, affordable housing, and access to K–12 education. Eldorado is conveniently located 111 miles from St. Louis, MO and 145 miles from Nashville, TN, providing access to larger metro amenities while maintaining a small-town lifestyle.

By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.

Together, we heal.

About SCP Health

SCP Health optimally deploys comprehensive clinical talent, technology, and practice management, creating innovative health care solutions to deliver cost-effective, high-quality care and an exceptional patient experience.At SCP Health we are committed to empowering our clinicians. We open countless opportunities for you to find the position that best aligns with your passion. Our clinical experts know what it’s like to be in your shoes and provide support throughout your career. We also offer continuing education, transparent communication, performance insights, and leadership development to help you thrive.