Summary Sheet: Healthcare & Medical |
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| Advertiser Name | ATC West Healthcare Services | | Advertiser Type: | Company |
| Classification: | Healthcare & Medical | | Subclassification: | |
| Country: | United States | | Location: | United States |
| Language: | English - United Kingdom (en-GB) | | Contact Name: | |
| Employment Type: | Permanent | | Workhours: | Not Specified |
Position: Emergency Medicine Physician |
Description:
Locum Emergency Medicine Physician
Seeking a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician to provide ongoing locum coverage due to a recruitment gap, with needs extending into 2026. This is an onsite Emergency Department role with overnight coverage needs and a supportive, team-based environment.
Schedule & Coverage
Ongoing coverage with current need including an overnight shift (8:00 PM 8:00 AM)
Assignment extends into 2026
Estimated credentialing timeframe: approximately 90 days
Emergency Department Overview
Annual ED volume: 20,000 visits
Average daily patient volume: 54 patients
ED beds: 18
Trauma designation: Provisional Level IV
Approximately 90% of hospital admissions originate from the ED
Admission rate from ED: 8%; transfer rate: 2%
No fast-track area
Staffing & Support
Provider team includes 4 full-time physicians, 1 PRN physician
APP support: 1 full-time midlevel and 2 PRN
Locum physician will supervise the midlevel on duty
Hospitalists manage most admissions
ED staff respond to house codes with hospitalist leadership; anesthesia available during daytime for backup
ED provides airway support during codes
Clinical Resources & Services
EHR: Cerner
24/7 lab services, blood bank (AABB-certified), pathology, and OR availability
Imaging: CT and X-ray available; MRI not available
Surgical services: Orthopedics
Cardiology consults available; cardiology provides official EKG interpretations
ED monitors and communicates with EMS/ambulance services by radio
Transfers & Emergency Transport
Primary referral centers: McLaren Bay (47 miles) and McLaren Lansing (70 miles)
Additional facilities include Midland (25 miles) and Covenant Saginaw (42 miles)
Air transport available with typical response times of minutes
Candidate Requirements
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine with 2+ years of recent ED experience
Active Michigan medical license required at time of submission (IMLC not accepted)
Local providers only
Clean background for expedited credentialing
Required certifications: BLS and ACLS; ATLS and PALS required for non EM boarded physicians
DEA required
Must provide availability for listed dates at time of name clear
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