Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine Needed in MI
- ID: 213326B
- Updated December 30th, 2025
- Job ID 213326B
- Job Title Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
- Provider Type Physician Assistant
- Specialty Emergency Medicine
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State MI
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration 0 Days
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 91-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan, starting Jan 1, 2026. This opportunity features 10-hour midlevel shifts from 11 AM to 9 PM, providing autonomous patient care with on-site physician support in a dynamic emergency department environment.
Job Details
- Location: Michigan
- Facility Type: Emergency Department
- Start Date: Jan 1, 2026
- LOA: 91 days
- Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
- Schedule: 11 AM – 9 PM, daily
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide autonomous emergency care to patients, with physician available for consultation
- Manage an average patient volume of 20 per day in an emergency department
- Participate in a team with a nurse practitioner and physician assistants
- Respond to house codes as required
- Coordinate with hospitalists or ED physicians for admission orders
- Handle patient triage, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment across a range of emergency cases
- Facilitate referrals and transfers as necessary, in line with department protocols
- Utilize Cerner EMR system for patient documentation and workflow
- Collaborate with consulting specialties, including orthopedics, OB, general surgery, neurology, and urology
- Interpret EKGs within department scope or in consultation with cardiology/ED physicians
- Oversee care for a broad patient demographic, including patients over 20 weeks gestation with abdominal complaints
- Supervise or monitor paramedic and ambulance radio communications as needed
Additional Information
- Michigan license required at time of name clear (IMLC not accepted)
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required
- Clean background essential for quick credentialing
- DEA license required (verbal confirmation at name clear)
- Candidate must be local to Michigan
- Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided