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Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in Indiana

Emergency Medicine positions in Indiana with compensation provenance clearly labeled — official posting, employer-provided, or market context — plus call, schedule, and visa details.

SalaryDr · Emergency Medicine · Indiana salary reference$355,000 – $460,000median $400,000Medium confidence · 25 physician-reported · not open-role pay
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Emergency Medicine in North-Central Indiana w/Flexible Schedule

Enterprise Medical Recruiting
Emergency Medicine
Indiana · 25d ago
~$400,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 24 reports
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Emergency Medicine in North-Central Indiana w/Flexible Schedule

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Enterprise Medical Recruiting·Posted 25d ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
IndianaFlexible scheduling, example 4-on/6-off, 12-hour shifts
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IU Health Medical Group - Supplemental Emergency Medicine Physician (Academic Sites)

IU Health Medical Group
Emergency Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana · 24d ago
~$400,000
Academic
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IU Health Medical Group - Supplemental Emergency Medicine Physician (Academic Sites)

Emergency Medicine· Attending·IU Health Medical Group·Posted 24d ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
Indianapolis, IndianaSupplemental scheduling with flexible shiftsSupplemental scheduling offering more flexibility
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IU Health Medical Group - Supplemental Emergency Medicine Physician (Community Sites)

IU Health Medical Group
Emergency Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana · 24d ago
~$400,000
Academic
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IU Health Medical Group - Supplemental Emergency Medicine Physician (Community Sites)

Emergency Medicine· Attending·IU Health Medical Group·Posted 24d ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
Indianapolis, IndianaSupplemental scheduling offering more flexibility
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*Emergency Medicine Physician — Indiana University Health

IU Health Medical Group
Emergency Medicine
Lafayette, Indiana · 18d ago
~$400,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 25 reports
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*Emergency Medicine Physician — Indiana University Health

Emergency Medicine· Attending·IU Health Medical Group·Posted 18d ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage25 reports
Lafayette, Indiana
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Emergency Medicine - 4 on 8 off

Star Hospital
Emergency Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana · 12d ago
~$400,000
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Emergency Medicine - 4 on 8 off

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Star Hospital·Posted 12d ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage25 reports
Indianapolis, Indiana12 hour shifts (7AM-7PM; 7PM-7AM; 12 Noon-12 Midnight)Single coverage from 3AM to 7AM; additional coverage shared with mid-level providers and physicians
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*IU Health Medical Group - Emergency Medicine Physician (Jay Hospital)

IU Health Medical Group
Emergency Medicine
Muncie, Indiana · 13d ago
~$400,000
Academic
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*IU Health Medical Group - Emergency Medicine Physician (Jay Hospital)

Emergency Medicine· Attending·IU Health Medical Group·Posted 13d ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage25 reports
Muncie, Indiana16 shifts per month, 12-hour shifts, quarterly scheduling with flexibility
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*Emergency Medicine Physician Firefighter

IU Health Medical Group
Emergency Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana · 4d ago
~$400,000
Academic
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*Emergency Medicine Physician Firefighter

Emergency Medicine· Attending·IU Health Medical Group·Posted 4d ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage25 reports
Indianapolis, IndianaQuarterly scheduling offering more flexibility; clinical time at each site dictated quarterly based on site needs
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*Academic Emergency Medicine Physician at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis, IN

IU Health Medical Group
Emergency Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana · 6d ago
~$400,000
Academic
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*Academic Emergency Medicine Physician at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis, IN

Emergency Medicine· Attending·IU Health Medical Group·Posted 6d ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage25 reports
Indianapolis, IndianaQuarterly scheduling offering more flexibility
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Emergency Medicine Physician

ProMedical Staffing
Emergency Medicine
Central, Indiana · 1mo ago
~$400,000
16 shifts per month, day shifts only·Academic
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Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine· Attending·ProMedical Staffing·Posted 1mo ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
Central, Indianaday shifts only, rotating16 shifts per month, day shifts only
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Emergency Medicine Physician

Hendricks Regional Health
Emergency Medicine
Danville, Indiana · 21d ago
~$400,000
No call·Academic
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Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Hendricks Regional Health·Posted 21d ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
Danville, IndianaFull-time majority work 100-120 hours per month, shifts include days, evenings, nights; dedicated nocturnist option availableNo call
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IU

Emergency Medicine Physicians

Indiana University Health
Emergency Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana · 2mo ago
~$400,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 23 reports
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Emergency Medicine Physicians

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Indiana University Health·Posted 2mo ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage23 reports
Indianapolis, Indiana
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*Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

IU Health Medical Group
Emergency Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana · 1mo ago
~$400,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 23 reports
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*Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine· Attending·IU Health Medical Group·Posted 1mo ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage23 reports
Indianapolis, IndianaFull-Time, flexible quarterly scheduling customized for work-life balance
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Emergency Medicine Physician Is

Weatherby Healthcare.
Emergency Medicine
Indiana · 21d ago
~$400,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 24 reports
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Emergency Medicine Physician Is

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Weatherby Healthcare.·Posted 21d ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
Indiana6-10 shifts per month, including day shifts, overnights, and weekends
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Emergency Medicine Physician

Barton Associates
Emergency Medicine
Indiana · 1mo ago
~$400,000
18-day assignment starting Oct 1, 2026
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Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Barton Associates·Posted 1mo ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
Indiana18-day assignment starting Oct 1, 2026
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Medical Director Emergency Medicine Physician at IU Health West Hospital

IU Health Medical Group
Emergency Medicine
Avon, Indiana · 1mo ago
~$400,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 24 reports
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Medical Director Emergency Medicine Physician at IU Health West Hospital

Emergency Medicine· Attending·IU Health Medical Group·Posted 1mo ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
Avon, IndianaFull-Time clinical with some academic responsibilities, quarterly scheduling offering more flexibility
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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Lafayette, IN

Adelphi Locums
Emergency Medicine
Lafayette, Indiana · 2mo ago
~$400,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 23 reports
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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Lafayette, IN

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Adelphi Locums·Posted 2mo ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage23 reports
Lafayette, Indiana
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Physician / Emergency Medicine / Indiana / Locum or Permanent / Emergency Medicine Job

Continuum Medical Staffing
Emergency Medicine
Richmond, Indiana · 2mo ago
$270/hr
$100,000 loan support·No admitting orders
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Physician / Emergency Medicine / Indiana / Locum or Permanent / Emergency Medicine Job

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Continuum Medical Staffing·Posted 2mo ago
$270/hr Pay listed on source · unverified
Richmond, IndianaFlexible; 9-hour shifts; 120 hours/month or more if desiredNo admitting orders
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Emergency Medicine Physician

UPMC North Central
Emergency Medicine
Williamsport, Indiana · 2mo ago
~$400,000
Full-time positions available
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 23 reports
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Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine· Attending·UPMC North Central·Posted 2mo ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage23 reports
Williamsport, IndianaFull-time positions available
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*Academic Emergency Medicine Physician at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis, IN (Indianapolis)

IU Health Medical Group
Emergency Medicine
Indiana · 1mo ago
~$400,000
Academic
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*Academic Emergency Medicine Physician at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis, IN (Indianapolis)

Emergency Medicine· Attending·IU Health Medical Group·Posted 1mo ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
IndianaQuarterly scheduling offering more flexibility
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DH

Physician, Emergency Medicine - Telemedicine

Dr House
Emergency Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana · 1mo ago
$210,000
Flexible, fully remote schedule
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Physician, Emergency Medicine - Telemedicine

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Dr House·Posted 1mo ago
$210,000 Pay listed on source · unverified
Indianapolis, IndianaFlexible, fully remote schedule
Pay not verified · Aggregated · Last seen yesterday
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A Locums Emergency Medicine Physician Is

CompHealth
Emergency Medicine
Indiana · 1mo ago
~$400,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 24 reports
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A Locums Emergency Medicine Physician Is

Emergency Medicine· Attending·CompHealth·Posted 1mo ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
IndianaShifts 9 to 12 hours; shift times 1 pm - 10 pm, 4 pm - 1 am, 10 pm - 7 am, 7 pm - 7 am
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Locums Job in Indiana for Emergency Medicine Physician

CompHealth
Emergency Medicine
Indiana · 1mo ago
~$400,000
10+ shifts per month
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 24 reports
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Locums Job in Indiana for Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine· Attending·CompHealth·Posted 1mo ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
IndianaShifts of 9 - 12 hours; shift times: 1 pm - 10 pm, 4 pm - 1 am, 10 pm - 7 am, 7 pm - 7 am10+ shifts per month
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Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician Is

CompHealth
Emergency Medicine
Indiana · 26d ago
~$400,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 24 reports
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Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician Is

Emergency Medicine· Attending·CompHealth·Posted 26d ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
Indiana10 to 15 shifts per month; 9-hour shifts; shift times 2 pm - 11 pm, 4 pm - 1 am, or 6 pm - 3 am
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BC

Emergency Medicine - Physician

Boone County Emergency Medicine - Integrative Emergency Services
Emergency Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana · 1mo ago
~$400,000
24-34 hours of physician coverage daily
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 24 reports
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Emergency Medicine - Physician

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Boone County Emergency Medicine - Integrative Emergency Services·Posted 1mo ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
Indianapolis, Indiana24-34 hours of physician coverage daily
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Locum Emergency Medicine Physician

Odyssey Locums
Emergency Medicine
Richmond, Indiana · 1mo ago
~$400,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 24 reports
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Locum Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Odyssey Locums·Posted 1mo ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
Richmond, Indiana9-hour night shifts from approximately 10:30pm to 7:30amNight shifts covered double and triple until 2am, then single coverage until 6am
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SH

Emergency Medicine Physician

Suburban Health Organization
Emergency Medicine
Indiana · 1mo ago
~$400,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 24 reports
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Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Suburban Health Organization·Posted 1mo ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
Indiana12 hour shifts: 7AM - 7PM; 7PM - 7AM; 12PM - 12AMSingle coverage from 3AM to 7AM with additional coverage by midlevel providers and physicians
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Locums Emergency Medicine Physician Is

Global Medical Staffing
Emergency Medicine
Indiana · 1mo ago
~$400,000
ongoing coverage, open shifts available
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 24 reports
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Locums Emergency Medicine Physician Is

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Global Medical Staffing·Posted 1mo ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
Indianaongoing coverage, open shifts available
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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Crown Point, IN

Locum Jobs Online
Emergency Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana · 1mo ago
~$400,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 24 reports
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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Crown Point, IN

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Locum Jobs Online·Posted 1mo ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
Indianapolis, IndianaMix of days, nights, and weekends, shifts covering approx 38 hours/day MD/DO and 18 hours/day NP/PA
SalaryDr Signal · Aggregated · Last seen 2 days ago
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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Fort Wayne, IN

Locum Jobs Online
Emergency Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana · 26d ago
~$400,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 24 reports
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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Fort Wayne, IN

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Locum Jobs Online·Posted 26d ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
Indianapolis, IndianaMultiple shift options available weekdays and weekends, requiring flexibility across day, swing, and night shifts; 20+ shifts per month available, minimum 4+ shifts/month required
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An Indiana Facility Is Searching for a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

Global Medical Staffing
Emergency Medicine
Avon, Indiana · 22d ago
~$400,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 24 reports
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An Indiana Facility Is Searching for a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Global Medical Staffing·Posted 22d ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
Avon, Indiana6-10 shifts per month, days, overnights, weekends
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Physician / Sports Medicine / Indiana / Permanent / Emergency Medicine Job

MSI-AMN
Emergency Medicine
Evansville, Indiana · 20d ago
$525,000
$75,000 loan support
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Physician / Sports Medicine / Indiana / Permanent / Emergency Medicine Job

Emergency Medicine· Attending·MSI-AMN·Posted 20d ago
$525,000 Pay listed on source · unverified
Evansville, Indiana15 shifts per month, 9 hour shifts, mix of days and nights with schedule flexibility
Pay not verified · Aggregated · Last seen 2 days ago
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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Michigan City, IN

Adelphi Locums
Emergency Medicine
Michigan City, Indiana · 1mo ago
~$400,000
12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 23 reports
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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Michigan City, IN

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Adelphi Locums·Posted 1mo ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage23 reports
Michigan City, Indiana3 shifts per week, 12 hours each12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
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Emergency Medicine Physician Is

Weatherby Healthcare.
Emergency Medicine
Avon, Indiana · 24d ago
~$400,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 24 reports
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Emergency Medicine Physician Is

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Weatherby Healthcare.·Posted 24d ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage24 reports
Avon, Indiana6 - 10 shifts per month, including day shifts, overnights, and weekends
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Locum Emergency Medicine Physician job in Jeffersonville, IN - Make $260/hr - $285/hr

Aya Locums
Emergency Medicine
Jeffersonville, Indiana · 18d ago
$260/hr
No call
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Locum Emergency Medicine Physician job in Jeffersonville, IN - Make $260/hr - $285/hr

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Aya Locums·Posted 18d ago
$260/hr Pay listed on source · unverified
Jeffersonville, IndianaStandard 5 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts from 07:00 to 19:00No call
Pay not verified · Recruiter-posted · Last seen 2 days ago
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Locum Emergency Medicine Physician job in Sellersburg, IN - Make $260/hr - $275/hr

Aya Locums
Emergency Medicine
Sellersburg, Indiana · 20d ago
$260/hr
No call
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Locum Emergency Medicine Physician job in Sellersburg, IN - Make $260/hr - $275/hr

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Aya Locums·Posted 20d ago
$260/hr Pay listed on source · unverified
Sellersburg, IndianaStandard 5, 12-hour shifts from 07:00 - 19:00No call
Pay not verified · Recruiter-posted · Last seen 2 days ago
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IN Facility Seeks a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

Weatherby Healthcare.
Emergency Medicine
Linton, Indiana · 7d ago
~$400,000
Single provider coverage
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 25 reports
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IN Facility Seeks a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine· Attending·Weatherby Healthcare.·Posted 7d ago
~$400,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage25 reports
Linton, Indiana12-hour shifts (7am - 7pm)Single provider coverage
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