Physician - Emergency Medicine - Up to $100K Sign On Bonus! - Saint Joseph Medical Center, Joliet
- Sign-on bonus up to $100,000
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open emergency medicine physician jobs in Illinois post a median of $185 an hour, the middle half $93–$267.50, across 16 jobs that state their pay.
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Visa sponsorship record
From 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, the US Labor Department certified 24 H-1B applications and 17 green card applications from Vituity for physicians, offering a median $141.79 an hour (the low end of each application's wage range). That is the employer's record, not a promise for this job: ask its recruiter whether this one sponsors a visa. Every employer that sponsors physicians.
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About the job
Up to $100K Sign On Bonus – Joliet, IL – Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians
Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact
Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.
Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners. As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities. Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.” Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.
Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 890 practices across the country, serving 14.5 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.
The Opportunity
- Up to $100k sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
- Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine physicians.
- Current IL state license is a plus.
- Visa Candidates are encouraged to apply.
The Practice
Saint Joseph Medical Center – Joliet, Illinois
- 498-bed Level II Trauma Center with a 48-bed Emergency Department.
- Comprehensive Stroke Center and full STEMI Center.
- Annual volume of 50,000 with a 35% admit rate (14-15% critical care).
- Meditech EMR with Dragon dictation and Vituity scribe support.
- On-site patient care navigators, case management, and behavioral health workers.
The Community
- Joliet, Illinois, is a vibrant city that blends rich history, cultural attractions, and modern amenities, making it an excellent place to live and work.
- Known for landmarks like the Rialto Square Theatre, a historic venue for concerts and performances, and the Joliet Area Historical Museum, the city celebrates its unique heritage.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the scenic I&M Canal Trail and local parks for biking, hiking, and fishing.
- The city is also home to Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway, making it a hotspot for motorsports fans.
- Seasonal weather includes snowy winters, blooming springs, warm summers, and colorful autumns, providing year-round activities.
- Conveniently located near Chicago, Joliet offers access to urban amenities while maintaining its suburban charm.
Benefits & Beyond*
Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.
- Superior Health Plan Options
- Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
- Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
- Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
- Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
- EAP and travel assistance included
- Student loan refinancing discounts
- Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees
We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.
Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
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