Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

A community hospital in Mt. Pleasant, MI is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician to provide locum tenens coverage. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing a broad range of emergency conditions in a moderate-volume emergency department with strong hospital support.

 

Schedule:

 

• 12-hour shifts: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM and 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• Coverage needed 7 days per week

 

Facility & ED Details:

 

• Annual ED Volume: ~20,000 visits
• Average Daily Volume: 54 patients
• ED Beds: 18
• Trauma Designation: Provisional Level IV
• Admissions from ED: ~90% of total hospital admissions
• ED Admission Rate: ~8%
• Transfer Rate: ~2%
• EMR: Cerner

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat emergency department patients of all acuity levels.
• Manage medical, surgical, and trauma presentations in a Level IV trauma setting.
• Perform emergency procedures consistent with training and experience.
• Coordinate care with consultants and inpatient teams as needed.
• Document all patient encounters accurately in Cerner EMR.

 

Requirements:

 

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine with a minimum of 2+ years of emergency department experience
• Active Michigan medical license
• DEA registration
• BLS required
• ACLS and ATLS required
• PALS required for non-EM board-certified physicians

 

Mt. Pleasant, MI is a welcoming college town home to Central Michigan University, offering a friendly community, affordable living, and a relaxed pace of life. It features local dining, outdoor recreation, and easy access to lakes and parks in central Michigan.