Hospitalist Physician

Adult Hospitalist Physician (Locum Tenens)
Elizabeth, Michigan

7 On / 7 Off Day Shift Schedule 100% Inpatient Practice High-Yield FMLA Coverage

Are you a Board Certified or Board Eligible Adult Hospitalist seeking a focused 8-week locum tenens block in Michigan? A regional 86-bed acute-care hospital is seeking a skilled MD or DO to provide FMLA coverage beginning with orientation the week of September 14, 2026. Offering a 7-on/7-off schedule, daytime onsite shifts, a 10-bed ICU setting, and dedicated procedural support, this assignment presents an ideal short-term engagement for Michigan-based or drive-in providers.
The Opportunity
Step into an established inpatient medicine department, providing full-scope hospitalist care across general medical-surgical floors and a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit alongside experienced nursing and APP support staff.

• Clinical Scope: Manage adult inpatient floor care and ICU admissions, including:
  
  • Assessing and managing complex acute inpatient populations
    
  • Performing required ICU and inpatient procedures independently:
    
    • Moderate sedation and endotracheal intubation / extubation
      
    • Central venous line, arterial line, and chest tube placement
      
    • Ventilator management and respiratory weaning
      
    • Paracentesis and thoracentesis
      
  • Utilizing Epic EMR with Dragon dictation for order entry and patient documentation
    
• The Schedule & Coverage Blocks: 7-on / 7-off rotation (7:00 AM 7:00 PM Onsite with 7:00 PM 7:00 AM Overnight Call).
  
  • Orientation Week: Week of September 14, 2026 (1 orientation day + 2 to 3 proctoring days).
    
  • Coverage Dates: Sept , Oct 6 12, Oct , Nov 3 9, and Nov .
    
• Clinical Support Structure: Collaborative team model supported by 1 ICU Hospitalist Physician, 2 Daytime APPs, and 1 Nighttime ICU APP.
  

Candidate Requirements
All candidate submissions must include an updated CV listing all assignments in Month/Year format, verifiable case logs, clean background/OIG/internet searches, and proof of driving-distance capability or Michigan residence.

• Degree & Specialty Scope: MD or DO; Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) in Adult Hospital Medicine. (Note: Physicians practicing exclusively as Intensivists or Pulmonologists will not be accepted).
  
• Licensure: Active Michigan State Medical License or active IMLC Letter of Qualification.
  
• Life Support: Active ACLS certification required.
  
• Case Logs & Experience: Minimum 50 verifiable inpatient case logs from the past 12 months with recent critical care and respiratory management experience.
  
• Procedural Competency: Independent proficiency in lines, intubation, vents, chest tubes, and taps required. (Optional procedures like LP, PICC, and tracheostomy care require on-site proctoring).
  

If you re ready to step into a key adult hospitalist role in Michigan with a structured 7-on/7-off schedule and strong procedural impact, let s get your application started today. Apply now to connect with our recruitment team!