Locum opportunity for NP/PA - Emergency Medicine in Mt Pleasant, MI

Job description

𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞:
Locum NP/PA – 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞

𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
A healthcare system is seeking a Locum Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) to support its Emergency Medicine APP Float Pool due to a current recruitment gap. This role offers consistent daytime coverage, strong physician support, and a collaborative emergency department environment.

The APP will work 10-hour midlevel shifts (11:00 AM – 9:00 PM) and will manage patients autonomously while having an on-site Emergency Medicine physician available at all times for consultation and supervision.

Once credentialed and accepted, providers will receive PRN shift availability via email as part of a growing Emergency Medicine APP float pool, offering flexibility and ongoing opportunities for coverage.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting to the Emergency Department
- Practice autonomously while collaborating with on-site emergency physicians
- Respond to ED-related house codes as required
- Communicate with EMS and paramedics via radio when applicable
- Document patient care accurately using Cerner EMR

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:
- ED beds: 25
- Average patient volume: ~20 patients/day
- Trauma designation: Provisional Level IV
- Admission rate from ED: 8%
- Transfer rate: 2%
- 24/7 availability of Radiology, Lab, OR, and Blood Bank
- Consultants available: Ortho, OB, General Surgery, Neurology, Urology

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞:
- Day shifts only
- Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- No call responsibilities

𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
- Board-Certified NP or PA (required)
- Active Michigan license at time of name clear (no exceptions)
- ACLS & PALS required
- DEA registration (verbal confirmation at name clear)
- Must be a local provider
- Clean background for expedited credentialing
- NPDB self-query required (within 30 days)

• No Call, Day Shifts Only
• Autonomous APP Role
• PRN Float Pool Opportunity