Emergency Medicine Physician (EM Physician, Locum Tenens)
Location: Michgan City, IN
Job Type: Contract
Company: Optigy
Category: Emergency Medicine
Job Description Apply Now
Emergency Medicine Physician (EM Physician, Locum Tenens) roles provide critical patient care within fast-paced emergency departments, delivering acute medical attention and life-saving interventions. This opportunity is with Optigy, supporting Franciscan Health, a respected regional health system. The assignment offers a unique chance to work within a robust team-oriented clinical environment, with coverage across multiple facility sites. The position is based in Michigan City, Indiana, and extends to other Franciscan Health locations, ensuring a diverse and dynamic emergency medicine practice environment. This locum tenens role is ideal for professionals seeking flexibility, a supportive clinical network, and the chance to make a significant impact in emergency medical care.
Franciscan Health Michigan City is situated on the southern tip of Lake Michigan, offering proximity to both the vibrant city of Chicago and the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes. The area boasts a high quality of life and excellent work-life balance, making it an attractive destination for emergency medicine physicians. Providers will join a skilled emergency department team, delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative and resource-rich setting.
Emergency Medicine Physician (EM Physician, Locum Tenens) - Summary- Locum tenens emergency medicine physician assignment with Optigy at Franciscan Health.
- Full-time coverage needed from July 1, 2025, through November 1, 2025.
- Multiple site opportunities across the Franciscan Health system.
- Flexible scheduling with no call requirements.
- Supportive, multidisciplinary ER team and collaborative culture.
- Provide advanced, evidence-based emergency care to patients presenting with acute medical and trauma conditions.
- Perform clinical assessments, diagnostic procedures, stabilization, and treatment of diverse patient populations.
- Work collaboratively with nurses, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Manage care transitions and coordinate with hospitalists, specialists, and ancillary staff as appropriate.
- Document patient encounters comprehensively and accurately according to regulatory and institutional requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to emergency department protocols and best practices.
- Support a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous learning within the emergency department.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advancements in emergency medicine practice and participate in ongoing professional development.
- Competitive hourly rates commensurate with emergency medicine locum tenens assignments.
- Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.
- Opportunity to contribute to a reputable health system with a strong regional presence.
- Experience working in diverse clinical settings across multiple facilities.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM preferred), Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine with demonstrated emergency department experience.
- Active Indiana medical license or eligibility for licensure in Indiana.
- Clean background suitable for credentialing with Franciscan Health and Optigy.
- Experience in acute care settings; ability to manage a high volume of varied cases efficiently and compassionately.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to patient-centered care.
- Credentialing process may offer expedited options (timelines to be determined).
- Demonstrates clinical excellence and adaptability in fast-paced emergency settings.
- Has prior experience or comfort working in multiple healthcare facilities and systems.
- Values collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.
- Thrives in dynamic environments, contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.
- Committed to delivering high-quality, efficient emergency care to a diverse patient population.
- This assignment covers primary and additional Franciscan Health sites, enhancing exposure to different emergency department settings.
- Providers will benefit from working in a region known for its scenic attractions and proximity to major urban centers such as Chicago.
- Optigy and Franciscan Health are committed to equal employment opportunity and professional workplace standards.
If you are an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician (EM Physician, Locum Tenens) seeking an engaging and flexible locum tenens opportunity, we encourage you to apply now by clicking the job application button. Join a dedicated team, expand your clinical experience, and make a meaningful impact in emergency medicine care.
Optigy and Franciscan Health are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.