Locum Tenens Opportunity: Emergency Medicine - Urgent Care Physician Near Wausau, WI

We are currently seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine physician specializing in Urgent Care for a locum tenens position near Wausau, WI. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a combined Emergency Department (ED) and Urgent Care setting at a tertiary Level II hospital. We are looking for coverage starting ASAP and continuing on an ongoing basis.

Position Overview:

• Specialty: Emergency Medicine - Urgent Care


• Type: Locum Tenens


• Start Date: ASAP


• End Date: Ongoing


• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only


• Practice Setting: Inpatient

Key Responsibilities:

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  Clinical Hours:

  
  
  
  
  • Coverage is needed for variable shifts including 6 AM to 6 PM and 6 PM to 6 AM, seven days a week.
  
  
  • Double coverage shifts are available Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 10 PM, and Saturday through Sunday from 11 AM to 10 PM.
  
  
  • Typical shifts are 12 hours long.
  
  
  
  


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  Patient Load:

  
  
  
  
  • The average patient volume is approximately 140 patients per shift.
  
  
  • The facility has a combined total of 38 beds in the ED and Urgent Care.
  
  
  
  


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  Qualifications:

  
  
  
  
  • Board certification in Emergency Medicine is required.
  
  
  • ABEM certification is mandatory for this role.
  
  
  • An active Wisconsin (WI) medical license is needed.
  
  
  • Certifications in ACLS, ATLS, and BLS are required, while ABLS and PALS are not.
  
  
  
  


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  APC Coverage:

  
  
  
  
  • At least one Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) is available in the Urgent Care from 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM, with several overlapping shifts.
  
  
  
  


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  EMR System:

  
  
  
  
  • The facility uses Cerner for electronic medical records.
  
  
  
  


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  Additional Details:

  
  
  
  
  • The position does not include on-call responsibilities.
  
  
  • Temporary privileges are available with an estimated credentialing timeframe of 60 days if the credentialing file is clean.
  
  
  
  

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on shift coverage.


• No reimbursement for licensing costs.


• Housing and travel accommodations may be discussed for out-of-town candidates.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Emergency Medicine physician to contribute to a dynamic team while providing high-quality care in a well-equipped facility. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply.

Job ID: j-240473