Locum | Physician | Hospital Medicine - Adult | Elizabeth, MI

Adult Hospitalist Physician (Locum Tenens)

Elizabeth, Michigan

7 On / 7 Off Day Shift Schedule | 100% Inpatient Practice | High-Yield FMLA Coverage

Are you a Board Certified or Board Eligible Adult Hospitalist seeking a focused 8-week locum tenens block in Michigan? A regional 86-bed acute-care hospital is seeking a skilled MD or DO to provide FMLA coverage beginning with orientation the week of September 14, 2026. Offering a 7-on/7-off schedule, daytime onsite shifts, a 10-bed ICU setting, and dedicated procedural support, this assignment presents an ideal short-term engagement for Michigan-based or drive-in providers.

The Opportunity

Step into an established inpatient medicine department, providing full-scope hospitalist care across general medical-surgical floors and a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit alongside experienced nursing and APP support staff.

• Clinical Scope: Manage adult inpatient floor care and ICU admissions, including:

  • Assessing and managing complex acute inpatient populations

  • Performing required ICU and inpatient procedures independently:

    • Moderate sedation and endotracheal intubation / extubation

    • Central venous line, arterial line, and chest tube placement

    • Ventilator management and respiratory weaning

    • Paracentesis and thoracentesis

  • Utilizing Epic EMR with Dragon dictation for order entry and patient documentation

• The Schedule & Coverage Blocks: 7-on / 7-off rotation (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Onsite with 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM Overnight Call).

  • Orientation Week: Week of September 14, 2026 (1 orientation day + 2 to 3 proctoring days).

  • Coverage Dates: Sept 22–28, Oct 6–12, Oct 20–26, Nov 3–9, and Nov 17–23.

• Clinical Support Structure: Collaborative team model supported by 1 ICU Hospitalist Physician, 2 Daytime APPs, and 1 Nighttime ICU APP.

Candidate Requirements

All candidate submissions must include an updated CV listing all assignments in Month/Year format, verifiable case logs, clean background/OIG/internet searches, and proof of driving-distance capability or Michigan residence.

• Degree & Specialty Scope: MD or DO; Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) in Adult Hospital Medicine. (Note: Physicians practicing exclusively as Intensivists or Pulmonologists will not be accepted).

• Licensure: Active Michigan State Medical License or active IMLC Letter of Qualification.

• Life Support: Active ACLS certification required.

• Case Logs & Experience: Minimum 50 verifiable inpatient case logs from the past 12 months with recent critical care and respiratory management experience.

• Procedural Competency: Independent proficiency in lines, intubation, vents, chest tubes, and taps required. (Optional procedures like LP, PICC, and tracheostomy care require on-site proctoring).

If you’re ready to step into a key adult hospitalist role in Michigan with a structured 7-on/7-off schedule and strong procedural impact, let’s get your application started today. Apply now to connect with our recruitment team!