<p>A community hospital in Robinson, Illinois is recruiting a board-certified Family Medicine Hospitalist Physician for a 3-month locum tenens assignment beginning December 30, 2026. The position offers a true 7-on/7-off schedule, a manageable daily census of 9–16 patients, and built-in APRN support every shift — a setup designed for physicians who want predictable income without sacrificing time away from work. Cerner is the EMR, and the role carries a defined end date, making it an ideal bridge or supplemental engagement for a clinician already licensed in Illinois or willing to obtain licensure.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens compensation — contact MDPositions for current pay rate details</li> <li>Independent contractor engagement structured for a 3-month assignment (December 30, 2026 through approximately late March 2027)</li> <li>7-on / 7-off schedule maximizes consecutive days off and supports consistent income across the engagement</li> <li>Active Illinois license preferred; candidates eligible to obtain licensure are encouraged to apply</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>7-on / 7-off rotation with day shifts running 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM</li> <li>Call coverage from 5:00 PM – 7:00 AM, structured as follows: 3 nights of primary call and 4 nights of backup call (supporting the on-site Nurse Practitioner) per 7-day block</li> <li>Average daily census of 9–11 patients; hard ceiling of approximately 16 patients</li> <li>Approximately 2 admissions per day — low-acuity, manageable pace</li> <li>Swing-bed patients typically represent more than 50% of the daily census</li> <li>Experienced APRN on every shift sharing patient care responsibilities and maintaining balanced workloads</li> <li>Occasional pediatric exposure required; pediatric volume is very low but the facility prefers a Family Medicine-trained clinician comfortable with pediatric patients when needed</li> <li>EMR: Cerner</li> <li>Facility type: acute care community hospital</li> <li>Coverage context: initial gap covers a physician's PTO (December 30 – January 5), followed by maternity leave coverage anticipated to begin mid-to-late January and extend approximately three months</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Family Medicine required (ABFM or AOBFP)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency</li> <li>Hospitalist experience preferred</li> <li>Comfort managing occasional pediatric inpatients as part of a Family Medicine scope</li> <li>Active Illinois medical license preferred; candidates eligible to obtain licensure will be considered</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Robinson is a small city in Crawford County in southeastern Illinois, situated along the Embarras River and within a two-hour drive of both Indianapolis and the St. Louis metro area. The area offers a low cost of living, a tight-knit community feel, and easy access to outdoor recreation including Beall Woods State Park and the Wabash River corridor. For locum physicians, Robinson provides a quiet, low-distraction base during working weeks with straightforward regional travel access for time off.</p>