Physician / Psychiatry / Michigan / Locum tenens / Locum - Physician - Physiatry

A facility near Boyne City, MI, is seeking a board-certified Physiatrist for a locum tenens opportunity starting in December 2024 and running through September 2025. This position focuses on inpatient care and provides an excellent opportunity for a PM&R physician who is local to the area. The role does not involve outpatient duties, making it ideal for those who prefer a specialized focus.

Position Details:

• Location: Near Boyne City, MI
• Type: Locum Tenens
• Specialty: Physiatry (PM&R)
• Shift: 24-hour coverage (5 pm to 8 am)
  • Start Date: December 9, 2024
  • End Date: September 1, 2025
• Weekend Requirements: Yes, 24-hour on-call shifts on weekends
• On-Call Requirements: Evening and night call from 5 pm to 8 am

Job Responsibilities:

• Inpatient care with a focus on stroke recovery, amputations, and rehabilitation.
• No outpatient duties required.
• Inpatient requirement includes three notes per week.
• Daily face-to-face acute consultations as needed.
• Pre-admission screening review, discharge summaries, and weekly care plan documentation.
• Clinical staffing and care plan meetings with support from a full-time NP.
• Manage narcotic prescriptions and complete insurance peer-to-peer reviews when necessary.

Support & Environment:

• 14-bed inpatient unit with support from a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP).
• Hospitalists can provide call coverage if a consulting model is preferred.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Cerner.
• No outpatient duties, strictly inpatient care.

Required Qualifications:

• Board Certified in Physiatry (no board eligibility).
• Active Michigan medical license (required at the time of submission).
• BLS certification (required).
• Local candidates onlyno exceptions.
• Clean background for fast credentialing (required).

Compensation & Reimbursement:

• On Call Rate: 24-hour rate includes 9 hours of patient contact.
• Call Back Rate: Applied after 9 hours of patient contact.
• Holiday On Call Rate: 24-hour rate includes holiday coverage.
• Weekend Call Rate: 24-hour coverage for Saturdays and Sundays.
• Orientation Rate: Paid at half the hourly rate.

Additional Information:

• This position requires clocking in and out using the Kronos systemno timesheets will be approved.
• Malpractice insurance must be included in the rates.
• No reimbursement for medical staff fees.

Presentation Requirements:

• Updated CV (including locum tenens history).
• Providers contact information.
• Availability for the scheduled dates.
• NPI and/or Michigan License Number.
• Malpractice history and background documentation.
• References (if available).

If you're interested in this unique locum tenens opportunity in Northern Michigan, apply today! Reference Job ID .