Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Family Practice in Broadview, IL
Company: Wellhart, LLC
Location: Broadview
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Doctor of Medicine | Family Practice Location: Broadview, IL
Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for
details) Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract
Duration: 135 Days Start Date: ASAP About the Position Our client
in Illinois is seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 135-day
assignment starting Apr 27, 2026. This role involves providing
comprehensive medical services to inmates/residents, including
examinations, diagnoses, and treatment, operating on a schedule of
8 hour days, 5x per week. Responsibilities and Duties Provide a
variety of professional medical services to inmates/residents to
include administering examinations, diagnosing medical and other
problems, prescribing medications and providing treatment and
follow-up care. Provide direction in leadership for the medical
program in collaboration with the Health Services Supervisor.
Monitor and review operations and standards of care delivered to
inmates/residents. Interview inmates/residents and make decisions
on admissions. Make clinical rounds. Participate in treatment team
meetings where individual health plans of inmates/residents are
devised, reviewed and altered. Direct unit treatment operations.
Perform minor surgery and occasional major surgery, if necessary.
Hold clinics for nursing specialists in making diagnosis,
determining treatment, and giving prescriptions and protocols.
Maintain a good working relationship with facility staff, nursing
staff, contract providers and outside provider agencies. Utilize
established corporate, facility and correctional policies and
procedures in making decisions, but use sound independent judgment
in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the
position. Assist in the formulation of facility policy for the
medical. Motivate and encourage staff to perform their duties
consistent with policy and procedures. Regularly evaluate the
provision of all medical services to prevent the inappropriate use
or duplication of those services. Monitor inmate/resident inpatient
hospitalizations and facilitate early release whenever clinically
appropriate. Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
Prepare and maintain a variety of standard narrative, statistical,
summary and/or operational records, reports and logs, using
appropriate grammar, to include filing, alphabetizing and labeling;
review reports and records produced by medical staff; properly
processes all reports and documents in a timely manner. Maintain
absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records. Audit
medical files for documentation of all provided services. Evaluate
and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost
effectiveness of health-related services. Meet with outside
hospital/agency administrators to ensure a close working
relationship between them and the facility. Facilitate, where
applicable, NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO accreditation of the medical program by
providing the required level of organizational efficiency and
approved, appropriate medical services. Accept on call status.
Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., as required. Provide
for health counseling and health education on individual or group
basis. Communicate responsibilities, authorities and accountability
to all direct subordinates, so that they are clearly defined and
understood. Conduct meetings of subordinate staff, attend scheduled
staff meetings, and promote communications and the proper flow of
relevant information between administration, staff and
inmates/residents; assist in maintaining communications and
consistency of operation between shifts in the medical unit.
Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff,
inmates/residents, visitors and the general public, particularly in
situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness,
firmness and good judgment. Benefits Strong compensation
Travel-related expenses covered A-rated medical malpractice
insurance provided Dedicated recruiter for future travel
opportunities What are Locum Tenens Jobs? Locum tenens jobs,
sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions
that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities
and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length
from a single week to over a year, often with options for
extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work
possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently
opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive
remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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