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

Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist
Location: West Branch, MI
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking a Locums Hospitalist with Critical Care/ICU experience to provide inpatient coverage in West Branch, Michigan. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician comfortable managing critically ill patients in a community hospital setting with a 7-on/7-off schedule and a broad scope of ICU procedures.

Assignment Details

• Location: West Branch, MI

• Position: Locums Hospitalist with ICU Physician

• Practice Setting: 100% Inpatient

• Schedule: 7 on / 7 off

• Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM with nighttime call

• Orientation: One day

• Proctoring: Two to three days required

• EMR: Epic / Dragon

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient hospitalist and ICU care for adult patients.

• Manage critically ill patients, including ventilator management and respiratory failure.

• Perform daily rounds, admissions, consultations, and discharges.

• Respond to patient emergencies and overnight call responsibilities.

• Collaborate with nursing staff, respiratory therapists, specialists, and ancillary teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in Epic using Dragon dictation.

Required Procedures

Candidates must be experienced and comfortable performing the following:

• Moderate Sedation

• Lumbar Puncture

• Endotracheal Intubation and Extubation

• Ventilator Management, including weaning and oxygen therapy

• Assessment for Intubation

• Paracentesis and Thoracentesis

• Chest Tube Insertion

• PICC Line Placement

• Central Venous Line Placement

• Arterial Line Insertion and Removal

• Tracheostomy Care, including Tube Changes

• Management of Tension Pneumothorax

• External Pacing, including temporary epicardial, transvenous, and transcutaneous pacemakers

Proctoring Requirement: Five successfully proctored cases are required for each applicable procedure requiring hospital privileges.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.

• Significant Critical Care and ICU experience required.

• Current ACLS certification.

• Active Michigan medical license or active IMLC eligibility.