Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Tomahawk, WI 54487
• Service Setting: Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: Sep 28, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: TBD; Over 20 shifts/month
• Admissions Required: Yes
• Mostly single coverage with some shift overlap
• Others: Immediate need is in Rhinelander, WI
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 17-23 patients

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR: Epic
• Support Staff: RNs: 2-4, PA/NPs: 2, Office Staff: 1
• No. of Beds: 15

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC required (Certified)
• Licenses: Licensed in WI, Universal License (IMLC); Act 10 acceptable
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS
• Clean record
• Local/Midwest-based are strongly preferred as it reduces travel issues in the winter.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medicine coverage in Rhinelander and other regional hospitals in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
• Manage single coverage with occasional shift overlap, collaborating with APCs for double coverage.
• Assess, treat, and manage patients in the emergency department, including approximately 20% admission rate.
• Ensure compliance with hospital credentialing and maintain a clean NPDB file.
• Communicate effectively with hospital staff and support team to ensure quality patient care.