Hospitalist Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at FacilityinNorthern Michigan

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Sanford (MI); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide inpatient hospitalist coverage in a community-based Michigan facility on a locum tenens basis. Coverage includes day and night shifts with no call outside scheduled hours.

The PA will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications under approved privileges, with board certification and prescriptive authority required. This assignment offers onsite, short-term to ongoing coverage opportunities.

Qualifications

• Board certification required.
• Prescriptive authority required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient hospitalist coverage during day and night shifts on-site.
• Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications under approved clinical privileges.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-226942-PA-MI
• Title: PA
• Dates Needed: 02/03/2027 - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This community-based hospital provides comprehensive medical services to patients in the surrounding communities. The facility offers a range of inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and specialty care. Established clinical protocols and appropriate resources are in place to support locum tenens clinicians across all assigned coverage periods.

About the Facility Location

Michigan offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and recreational activities suited to varied interests. The state features opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and golfing, as well as winter sport options at regional ski resorts. A variety of festivals and events take place throughout the year, providing additional options for those seeking regional attractions during their assignment.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Physician Associate will provide inpatient hospitalist coverage on an on-site basis during day and night shifts, evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and prescribing medications in accordance with approved clinical privileges. Clinicians will collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver quality patient care throughout each assigned shift. No call responsibilities are required outside of assigned shift hours.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Times: Day shift and night shift available; no call required
• CertificationsRequired: Board certification required; prescriptive authority required