Emergency Medicine Physician | $40K Sign-On + Top-Tier Earning Potential

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 | maria_santiago@scphealth.com | 337-609-8753

Position Overview

Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health, a physician-founded and physician-led organization, is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to join the Emergency Department at Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, Illinois.

This opportunity offers the ability to practice high-quality emergency medicine in a well-supported, remodeled Emergency Department, with strong specialty capabilities, advanced monitoring technology, and a collaborative clinical environment.

Clinical & Program Details

• Patient Volume: 25,000 ED visits annually
• Specialties: Emergency Medicine
• Pediatrics: Emergency Department approved for pediatrics by the State of Illinois
• Stroke Care: Certified Stroke Center (Joint Commission)
• Coverage Model:
  • 24-hour physician coverage
    • 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
  • 14 hours of NP/PA coverage
• ED Size: 16-bed, remodeled Emergency Department
• Monitoring: New telemetry monitoring throughout the ED
• Acuity: Moderate
• EMR: EPIC
• Procedures: Full-scope emergency medicine procedures
• ICU: Available
• Admissions/Transfers: Supported by inpatient services and regional resources

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
• Experience: Prior Emergency Department experience preferred
• Clinical Skills: Broad emergency medicine skill set appropriate for a community hospital setting
• Badges: BLS, ACLS, PALS (or ability to obtain)

Facility & Clinical Details

About Saint Anthony’s Health Center

Saint Anthony’s Health Center is located in the heart of Alton, Illinois, just 25 miles north of St. Louis, Missouri. The hospital has proudly served the community for over 90 years, offering a comprehensive program of services designed to meet the needs of patients across the region. Saint Anthony’s Health Center has been recognized by The Joint Commission as a Top Provider for Key Quality Measures and is certified by the Illinois Department of Public Health as an Extended Care Services facility.

Teamwork & Culture

The Emergency Department operates in a collaborative, physician-led environment with strong nursing support, engaged hospital leadership, and advanced practice provider coverage. This team-based approach supports efficient patient care, strong clinical outcomes, and a positive provider experience.

Community Information

Alton, Illinois, located in Madison County, is part of the Metro East region of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area and has a population of approximately 27,865. The city offers a rich blend of history, recreation, and economic opportunity.

Community highlights include:

• Below–national average cost of living
• Excellent public and private school options
• Access to nearby colleges and universities
• Family-friendly neighborhoods and recreational amenities
• Easy access to St. Louis dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions
• Alton is an ideal location for physicians seeking professional fulfillment with metropolitan access and a strong sense of community.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive compensation package with earning potential up to $475,200
• Job Status: Full time
• Sign-on Bonus: $30,000 1-year commitment
• Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming for clinicians
• Established, respected, financially stable company
• Equitable scheduling patterns
• Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support

Why SCP Health

For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, SCP Health believes clinicians should focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care.

SCP Health supports its physicians with national resources, regional leadership, and evidence-based practices, enabling autonomy, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Together, we heal.