Locum - Physician - Surgery - Hand Lansing, MI

Job description

Location:
Lansing, MI

Lansing, Michigan's vibrant capital city, offers an excellent blend of urban amenities and Midwestern charm with a thriving cultural scene, numerous parks, and proximity to major universities. The city provides exceptional work-life balance with affordable living costs and easy access to outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the beautiful Great Lakes region.

Facility:
This premier medical center serves as a major Level One Trauma Center with ACS verification, providing comprehensive emergency and specialty care to the greater Lansing community. The facility maintains a high-volume emergency department with over 90,000 annual visits and features state-of-the-art trauma capabilities with dedicated support staff and modern surgical facilities.

Opportunity:
Physician - Surgery - Hand

Job Details:
• Provide 24-hour trauma call coverage approximately 10 days per month at ACS Verified Level One Trauma Center
• Board certification in Orthopedic, Plastic, or General Surgery with completed Hand Surgery Fellowship required
• Coverage dates: ASAP through December 2026
• Shift schedule: 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM coverage periods
• Serve patient demographics ages 15 years and older (adolescent through geriatric)
• Average surgical case volume: 1 case per month, increasing to approximately 3 cases during summer months
• Annual facility volume includes approximately 50 hand cases per year
• Perform hand-related procedures and traumatic hand reconstruction
• Conduct general plastic surgery procedures including facial laceration repair, scar revisions, skin grafts, flaps, and minor burn care
• In-person response required when procedures are necessary
• Participate in Trauma Clinic support: Tuesdays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM in SPB Suite 600
• Handle patient consultations, procedures, and follow-up visits as scheduled
• Active Michigan medical license required (full MI license, no compact or IMLC accepted)
• BLS and ACLS certifications highly preferred
• Credentialing timeframe: 120+ days
• Travel expenses reimbursed including flight, hotel, and mileage or car rental

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.