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.
- Date Posted: 2026-08-24
-
Location:
West Branch, MI 48661
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