Emergency and Trauma Physician - Hancock, Michigan

Job Description
Join a dynamic emergency department serving a busy regional hospital, providing 24-hour acute care for adult patients. This locum tenens role offers intensive day shifts with a high-volume patient load and the opportunity to support critical FMLA coverage. Flexible start dates are available, and orientation is required one day prior to your first scheduled block.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital (Emergency Department) – Inpatient & Outpatient care
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: 7 days/week, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (multiple 3-day blocks in December and January; additional dates may be added)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Hancock, MI
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate, stabilize, and treat an average of 36 patients per shift, including emergency, trauma, and urgent care cases.
• Perform rapid assessment and initiate appropriate medical management, ordering labs and imaging as needed.
• Coordinate care with ED nurses, one APP, and consultative services (general surgery, orthopedics, radiology, anesthesia).
• Document all patient encounters in the Meditech EMR system accurately and promptly.
• Contribute to department efficiency by participating in quality improvement initiatives and handoff communication.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (board eligibility acceptable with certification pending).
• Valid state medical license for Michigan (or ability to obtain a temporary license).
• Completed credentialing within 30 days of document submission.
• No fellowship required.
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and adapt to variable block scheduling.

Working Hours

• 12-hour day shifts, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, 7 days per week.
• Orientation required one day prior to the first assigned block.
• Expected average of 3 admissions per shift.

Skills

• Proficient in emergency and trauma assessment and management.
• Strong clinical decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication with interdisciplinary team members.
• Competent use of Meditech EMR for charting and order entry.
• Ability to handle high patient volume while maintaining quality of care.