Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Opportunity

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Tomahawk, WI 54487

Service Setting: Outpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical Only

Coverage Period: Sep 28, 2026 – Ongoing

Shift Schedule: TBD; Over 20 shifts/month

Admissions Required: Yes

Mostly single coverage with some shift overlap

Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term

Average Daily Volume: 17-23 patients

EMR: Epic

Support Staff: RNs: 2-4, PA/NPs: 2, Office Staff: 1

No. of Beds: 15

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

Board: BC required (Certified)

Licenses: Licensed in WI, Universal License (IMLC); Act 10 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.