Emergency Medicine | Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician – Locum Tenens in Portage, Wisconsin

Apply now for an ongoing Emergency Medicine physician locum tenens opportunity in Portage, WI, providing on-site care in a Level IV Emergency Department and Urgent Care setting.

Emergency Medicine Physician Job Overview

Join an on-site Emergency Department and Urgent Care team in Portage, Wisconsin, for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity. This Level IV trauma setting sees approximately 40–60 patients over 24 hours, with an average of 20 patient encounters per shift. Physicians work alongside two advanced practice clinicians and have access to collaborative hospitalist, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, telestroke, and tele-ICU support. Portage offers convenient access to the Madison area and Wisconsin Dells, making it an appealing location for both professional practice and outdoor recreation.

Emergency Medicine Locum Tenens Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Opportunity Type: Local, on-site locum tenens; per diem physician coverage
• Location: Portage, Wisconsin
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,480–$7,670
• Start Date: October 21, 2026
• Duration: Ongoing coverage needs, including opportunities into 2027
• Department: 13-bed Emergency Department and Urgent Care setting
• Patient Volume: Approximately 20 encounters per shift and 40–60 patients per 24 hours
• Shift Duration: 12.5-hour shifts
• Day Shifts: 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; current open dates include October 24, October 26, November 2–3, November 7, November 9–11, November 16–17, November 20–21, November 27, December 2, December 9–10, and December 13–16
• Night Shifts: 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.; current open dates include November 14–15
• Trauma Level: Level IV

Emergency Medicine Physician Requirements

• Physician with an MD or DO degree
• At least 1 year of Emergency Medicine experience in an emergency department or urgent care setting
• Board certification required
• Active Wisconsin medical license or eligibility for Wisconsin licensure
• Current ACLS and ATLS certifications
• Ability to provide safe, effective care in a collaborative, high-volume emergency setting

Emergency Medicine Physician Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, stabilize, and treat patients presenting with acute and emergent conditions
• Manage approximately 20 patient encounters during a typical shift
• Provide emergency and urgent care across the Emergency Department and Urgent Care setting
• Collaborate with advanced practice clinicians, hospitalists, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, nursing, and ancillary teams
• Coordinate specialty consultation and patient disposition, including admission, transfer, and discharge planning
• Utilize available telestroke and tele-ICU services, as appropriate
• Participate in a supportive emergency care environment with access to laboratory, radiology, anesthesia, operating room, and orthopedic services

Apply now to join this Wisconsin Emergency Medicine locum tenens team in Portage and help provide high-quality emergency and urgent care.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.