Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Family Practice - $130 to $140 per hour in Illinois

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Pay Information

$130 to $140 per hour

About The Position

📄 Job Description :

We are looking for experienced Medical Directors to review medical records, synthesize complex hospital-based clinical scenarios, and provide expert decision-making on requested services. You will collaborate with healthcare providers to gather clinical info and ensure timely determinations. Ideal candidates are professional, collaborative, resourceful, and thrive in a team-oriented, structured environment.

⚡ Responsibilities :

✅ Conduct timely and compliant medical necessity reviews for inpatient services

✅ Maintain accountability for productivity, quality, and compliance metrics

✅ Communicate determinations clearly, both verbally and in writing

✅ Adapt to evolving workflows, tools, and utilization management practices

✅ Ensure services align with national guidelines and clinical standards

💻 Interview Process :

All interviews conducted virtually via Zoom

One interview with lead medical director; decisions made afterward

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Job Requirements

📋 Requirements : 🎓 MD or DO degree

🏥 5+ years of direct clinical patient care experience post-residency or fellowship (preferably inpatient or Medicare-age / disabled population experience)

🩺 Board Certification in an approved ABMS specialty

📃 Current, unrestricted US medical license (willing to obtain additional licenses if required)

🚫 No sanctions from federal or state authorities

🗣 Excellent verbal and written communication skills

🔍 Strong analytic and interpretation skills, team-oriented

⭐ Preferred Qualifications :

💡 Knowledge of managed care, Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid, or commercial health insurance

📊 Utilization management experience

📚 Familiarity with national guidelines such as MCG® or InterQual

🏥 Hospital-based clinical practice experience (Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Geriatrics, Hospitalist, Emergency Medicine, or hospital-based specialties)

⚡ Adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic environments

💻 Comfortable using technology to improve workflows

Benefits

🎁 Job Benefits : 💰 $140 / hr

🌐 Fully remote (US-based)

🕓 Full-time, 40 hours / week with rotating weekend coverage

🚀 Opportunity to work in a structured, collaborative, and highly professional environment

📈 Chance to make meaningful clinical decisions while contributing to team success

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• Provide essential medical services to underserved communities or during staff shortages, ensuring consistent patient care nationwide.
• Work in environments that prioritize diversity and inclusion, promoting equitable healthcare practices and fostering a sense of belonging for both patients and healthcare providers.
• Enjoy the flexibility of short-term assignments, allowing you to test the waters before committing to permanent positions or long-term contracts.
• Earn recognition and appreciation for your contributions in addressing healthcare gaps and supporting communities in need through locum work.
• Participate in clinical research projects or data collection initiatives during locum assignments, contributing to medical knowledge advancement and evidence-based practice.