Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in West Branch, MI

Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist Location: West Branch, MI Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 9/22/2026

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Hospitalist MD in West Branch, Michigan, 48661!

We are seeking a Hospitalist Physician for a 42-day assignment in Michigan, starting Sep 14, 2026. This inpatient-focused role requires strong respiratory/critical care experience, including advanced procedures like intubation, ventilator management, and various line insertions. You will be instrumental in managing complex cases and ensuring high-quality patient care throughout the assignment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide 100% inpatient care with respiratory/critical care experience.
• Perform Moderate Sedation.
• Conduct Lumbar Puncture.
• Perform Endotracheal Intubation and Extubation.
• Execute Paracentesis/Thoracentesis.
• Manage Ventilator Management, including assessing readiness for and administering respiratory weaning/oxygen therapy and extubation, and assessing need for intubation.
• Perform Chest Tube Insertion.
• Insert PICC Lines, Arterial Lines, Central Venous Lines either percutaneously or by cut down.
• Perform Arterial Line Insertion and Removal (radial and femoral).
• Provide Tracheostomy Care, including tube change.
• Manage Tension pneumothorax in emergent situations.
• Perform External pacing, including adjusting temporary epicardial, transvenous, or transcutaneous pacemaker as necessary.

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Hospital Medicine required.
• Experience with Epic EMR system.
• Respiratory/critical care experience with procedures is mandatory for this 100% inpatient role.
• Proctoring of 5 procedures is required for certain privilege requests.

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.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart's ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you're a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!

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