Locum Tenens _ Plastic Surgery _ Lansing, MI (Trauma Call)

Locum Tenens _ Plastic Surgery _ Lansing, MI (Trauma Call)
Location: Lansing, MI _ approximately 90 miles from Detroit

Dates: ASAP to December 2026
Rate: Negotiable (tell us your rate)

Job Details
Coverage type: 24-hour trauma call
Practice setting: Level I Trauma Center
Shift schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM (24-hour call)
Coverage need: Approximately 19 days per month
Reason for coverage: Limited local hand/plastic surgery trauma coverage
Patient population: Ages 15+ (adolescent through geriatric)
Annual ER volume: ~90,000 visits
Clinic support: Trauma clinic Tuesdays 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Clinical Scope
Traumatic hand injuries and reconstruction
Facial laceration repair
Scar revision procedures
Skin grafts and flap procedures
Minor burn care

Team Structure
1 plastic surgeon providing hand coverage
1 community plastic surgeon
2 orthopedic hand surgeons employed by the hospital

Requirements
Board Certified in Plastic Surgery (within 5 years of training)
Active Michigan medical license (full license required)
BLS and ACLS highly preferred
Self-Query NPDB required at submission
Clean malpractice and background history
Travel
Flight reimbursement
Hotel lodging
Mileage or rental car reimbursement
Orientation paid at half the hourly rate

About the City
Lansing, Michigan is the state capital located about 90 miles northwest of Detroit and served by Capital Region International Airport (LAN). The city offers a mix of government, university, and healthcare activity with Michigan State University located just a few miles away in East Lansing. Residents enjoy riverfront parks, college sports, and a growing food and brewery scene. Lansing provides a comfortable cost of living with easy access to Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lake Michigan for weekend travel and outdoor recreation.