Emergency Medicine Physician (Locum Tenens) Chippewa County, Michigan
Flexible 12-Hour Block Shifts 7 Shifts Monthly Zero Call Obligations
Are you a Board Certified or Board Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician seeking a high-yield locum tenens opportunity in Michigan s Upper Peninsula? A community hospital in Sault Ste. Marie is seeking a skilled physician for a 6-month contract starting as soon as credentialed. Offering a predictable requirement of just 7 shifts per month (in 4-shift blocks), 12-hour day or night coverage, zero call duties, and dedicated trauma team support, this assignment offers exceptional flexibility and clinical balance.
The Opportunity Step into a community emergency department managing a broad mix of acute care cases alongside supportive nursing staff and trauma teams.
Clinical Scope: Deliver bread-and-butter emergency medicine care and procedural management, including:
Evaluating acute illnesses, injuries, and emergency presentations across adult and pediatric populations
Managing standard emergency medicine procedures and critical interventions
Utilizing Epic EMR for clinical order entry and patient documentation
The Schedule & Shift Breakdown:
Monthly Commitment: 7 shifts per month (preferred scheduling in blocks of at least 4 consecutive shifts).
Shift Structure: 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM 7:00 AM).
Call & Holidays: Zero call required. Holiday shifts scheduled only by mutual agreement.
Workload & Facility Census: Manageable volume averaging approximately 45 emergency department visits per day across a 49-bed hospital setting.
Assignment Duration: 6-month locum contract.
Candidate Requirements All candidate submissions must include a gapless CV (Month/Year format), clean NPDB/OIG searches, ACGME 10-digit program code, and three professional references from the past 18 months.
Board Status: Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) in Emergency Medicine (BE candidates must be within 5 years of ACGME-approved residency completion).
Licensure: Active, unencumbered Michigan State Medical License and active DEA (or active IMLC Letter of Qualification).
Life Support: Active ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS certifications required.
Experience & Volume: Minimum 1 year of post-grad experience and verified 12-month case logs demonstrating at least 50 emergency patients within the past year.
If you re ready to step into a key emergency medicine role in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with flexible 12-hour block scheduling and zero call, let s get your application started today. Apply now to connect with our recruitment team!
