This Emergency Medicine locums opportunity in West Branch, Michigan offers a low-to-moderate volume setting with 24-hour shift coverage in a freestanding emergency department. The role is ideal for a locally based physician seeking ongoing coverage in a well-supported ED environment due to a recruitment gap.
Assignment DetailsStart Date: March 1, 2026
Duration: Ongoing
Shift Schedule:
24-hour shifts
Reason for Locum Coverage: Recruitment gap
Annual ER Volume: 9,000 visits
Patients Per Day: 30
Number of Beds: 20
Facility Type: Freestanding ED
Fast Track: Yes
Staffed by MD
0% of total ED volume treated via Fast Track
Current EHR in Use: Cerner
Staff Support: Full ED staff
Supervision Requirements:
Locum physician will not be required to supervise other healthcare providers
70% of total hospital admissions received from ED
ED Admission Rate: 1%
ED Transfer Rate: 1%
ED staff does not respond to house codes
Hospitalist writes admission orders
Board Certified only (No BE)
Open to IM or FM with 2+ years of recent Emergency Medicine experience
Michigan medical license - required (IMLC not accepted)
BLS - required
Provider must be local - required, no exceptions
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