Locums – West Branch, Michigan, Emergency Medicine Opening

This Emergency Medicine locums opportunity in West Branch, Michigan offers a low-to-moderate volume setting with 24-hour shift coverage in a freestanding emergency department. The role is ideal for a locally based physician seeking ongoing coverage in a well-supported ED environment due to a recruitment gap.

• Start Date: March 1, 2026

• Duration: Ongoing

• Shift Schedule:

  • 24-hour shifts

• Reason for Locum Coverage: Recruitment gap

• Annual ER Volume: 9,000 visits

• Patients Per Day: ~30

• Number of Beds: 20

• Facility Type: Freestanding ED

• Fast Track: Yes

  • Staffed by MD

  • 0% of total ED volume treated via Fast Track

• Current EHR in Use: Cerner

• Staff Support: Full ED staff

• Supervision Requirements:

  • Locum physician will not be required to supervise other healthcare providers

• 70% of total hospital admissions received from ED

• ED Admission Rate: 1%

• ED Transfer Rate: 1%

• ED staff does not respond to house codes

• Hospitalist writes admission orders

• Board Certified only (No BE)

  • Open to IM or FM with 2+ years of recent Emergency Medicine experience

• Michigan medical license — required (IMLC not accepted)

• BLS — required

• Provider must be local — required, no exceptions

• A+ rated malpractice • Weekly direct deposit • 24/7 dedicated recruiter support • Professional onboarding and credentialing

• Open communication • Sense of urgency • Teamwork • Accountability • Driven to win • Higher consciousness