Emergency Medicine Physician

Tomahawk, United States | Posted on 08/07/2026

• Shift Schedule: TBD; Over 20 shifts/month
  
• Admissions Required: Yes
  
• Mostly single coverage with some shift overlap
  
• Others: Immediate need is in Rhinelander, WI
  
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 17-23 patients
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR: Epic
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 2-4, PA/NPs: 2, Office Staff: 1
  
• No. of Beds: 15
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC in EM
  
• Licenses: Licensed in WI or IMLC; Act 10 is acceptable
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS
  
• Clean record
  
• Local/Midwest-based are strongly preferred as it reduces travel issues in the winter.
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medicine coverage in Rhinelander and other regional hospitals in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
  
• Manage single coverage with occasional shift overlap, collaborating with APCs for double coverage.
  
• Assess, treat, and manage patients in the emergency department, including approximately 20% admission rate.
  
• Ensure compliance with hospital credentialing and maintain a clean NPDB file.
  
• Communicate effectively with hospital staff and support team to ensure quality patient care.