Emergency Medicine Physician

Location:
Iron Mountain, MI

Iron Mountain is a vibrant city nestled in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, offering stunning natural landscapes, outdoor recreation, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. The area is ideal for providers who enjoy a slower pace of life combined with access to world-class hiking, skiing, and scenic beauty.

Facility:
This healthcare facility serves the Iron Mountain community and surrounding Upper Peninsula region, providing comprehensive emergency medicine services including 24-hour anesthesia, general surgery, laboratory, radiology, and OR response support. The facility manages an estimated 20,000 emergency visits per year with hospitalists handling admissions, ensuring a well-supported clinical environment for locum providers.

Opportunity:
Physician - Emergency Medicine

Job Details:
Locum Tenens opportunity seeking ongoing coverage of approximately 6-8 shifts per month
Night shifts are likely to be consecutive or scheduled in blocks
Available shift times include 6p-6a, 6a-2p, and 1p-9p
Estimated 20,000 patient visits per year with approximately 20 encounters per shift
Hospitalists handle all admissions, allowing providers to focus on emergency care
Newborn deliveries are received in the ED; L&D department is on-site
24-hour support services available including anesthesia, general surgery, laboratory, and radiology
Board certification required; minimum board certification eligible accepted
ACLS, ATLS, BLS, and PALS certifications are required
AHA certification is required
Providers with pending malpractice claims will not be considered
Estimated credentialing timeframe is 60 days
No state license requirement to bid
Nearest airport is Iron Mountain; lodging provided via per cap

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.