Physician - Emergency Medicine

Job Description

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan starting Mar 1, 2026. This opportunity features a variety of shift options, including day, evening, and overnight hours, and offers hands-on experience with a wide range of emergency department procedures.

Job Details

• Location: Michigan
• Start Date: Mar 1, 2026
• LOA: 120 days
• Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Schedule: Shifts include 0600-1600, 0900-2100, 1400-0000, and 2000-0600; specific dates extend from Feb 1, 2026 through Jun 5, 2026 with availability across all shift blocks

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide emergency care for adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients
• Perform adult and pediatric outpatient assessments
• Newborn resuscitation
• Treat orthopedic non-displaced fractures
• Suturing of minor lacerations and performing incision and drainage
• Address uncomplicated psychiatric cases across all age groups
• Diagnose and manage common industrial-related medical problems
• Manage ventilation, including establishing and maintaining airways and using various ventilation modes for up to 24 hours without pulmonary consultation
• Evaluate and manage acute volume and blood pressure issues
• Perform central line and arterial line placements
• Interpret EKGs
• Conduct arthrocentesis, lumbar puncture, and paracentesis
• Execute additional emergency medicine related procedures

Additional Information

• Board certification in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine required
• Michigan medical license required at time of credentialing; IMLC not accepted
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required; ATLS required for ABEM/ABOEM providers, both ATLS and ACLS required for FM/IM
• Candidates must be local with a clean background for expedited credentialing
• Recent (within 30 days) NPDB self-query required at presentation

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.