Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Ishpeming, MI
  
• Service Setting: Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  
• Coverage Period: Jun 30, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts (8a-8a)
  
• Reason for Coverage: Vacation
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

• Jun 30, 2026 (8a-4p) orientation
  
• Jul 01, 2026 (8a) – Jul 04, 2026 (8a)
  
• Jul 21 – Jul 25, 2026
  
• Aug 24 – Aug 30, 2026
  

• Week of Jun 30, 2026: Tue (orientation 8a-4p), Wed 8a – Sat 8a
  
• Week of Jul 21, 2026: Tue – Sat
  
• Week of Aug 24, 2026: Mon – Sun
  

• Average Daily Volume: 25 patients/day
  

• No. of Beds in Department: 18 Acute Inpatient beds (average daily census 6)
  
• Trauma Level: Working toward Level IV
  
• EMR System: MediTech
  
• Specialty Backup Available: UPHS – Marquette (Trauma Level II) 15 miles away
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 3
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

• Board: Not required
  
• Licenses: Licensed in MI (IMLC not accepted)
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
  

• Provide 24-hour in-house emergency department coverage
  
• Manage acute patient presentations with an average volume of 25 patients per day
  
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize patients for admission or transfer
  
• Collaborate with nursing staff (2 RNs day shift, 2 RNs night shift, 1 RN mid-shift)
  
• Coordinate transfers to UPHS – Marquette for higher level of care when needed