Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - PRN - Emergency Department - Sheridan, MI

## Description

### ***PRN Emergency Medicine Physician role near Grand Rapids, MI. Flexible shifts, full-scope ER practice, and meaningful care in a critical access hospital.***

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# **Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) – PRN – Emergency Department – Sheridan, MI**

**Location:** 301 N. Main St., Sheridan, MI 48884 (easy commute from Grand Rapids Metro and Lansing)

**Organization:** Sheridan Community Hospital

**Department:** Emergency Department

**Schedule:** PRN (flexible shifts based on availability)

**Employment Type:** PRN / As-Needed

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### **Practice Emergency Medicine with Purpose and Autonomy**

Sheridan Community Hospital is seeking a **PRN Emergency Room Physician (MD/DO)** to join our patient-centered Emergency Department team.

In this role, you will provide **comprehensive emergency care in a critical access hospital**, where your clinical decision-making, procedural skills, and patient relationships have a direct and meaningful impact.

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## **About Sheridan Community Hospital**

Sheridan Community Hospital is a vital healthcare resource in our rural community, delivering **compassionate, high-quality care close to home**. Our team values collaboration, trust, and a commitment to excellence in every patient interaction.

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## **A Location That Works for You**

Enjoy the benefit of a manageable commute and better work-life balance

• Approximately **45 minutes from Grand Rapids Metro**
• Approximately **60 minutes from Lansing, MI**
• Less congestion and stress compared to large urban ER environments
• A close-knit community where your work is valued and visible

Many providers choose SCH for a **more balanced pace without sacrificing clinical scope**.
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## **Why Physicians Choose SCH**

• **Flexible PRN scheduling**
• Opportunity to practice **full-scope emergency medicine**
• Broad procedural exposure and clinical autonomy
• Strong collaboration with nursing and clinical teams
• Meaningful impact in a rural, community-based hospital
• Less administrative burden than large health systems

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## **Emergency Room Physician Responsibilities**

• Evaluate, triage, assess, and treat patients presenting with acute and emergent conditions
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and gather detailed patient histories
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic imaging studies
• Provide emergency and critical care treatment, including stabilization and resuscitation
• Manage patient disposition including admission, transfer, or discharge
• Perform procedures including:
• Laceration repair, wound care
• Splinting and fracture stabilization
• Incision and drainage
• Procedural sedation and regional anesthesia
• Lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, arthrocentesis
• Airway management, venous and arterial access
• Administer medications and develop treatment plans
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment, and follow-up care
• Document patient encounters accurately in accordance with regulatory standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental activities
• Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA standards

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## **Qualifications**

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required
• Completion of an accredited residency program (minimum 3 years)
• Active Michigan medical license required
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work in a high-acuity environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

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## **What Makes This Role Unique**

• Practice the **full scope of emergency medicine** in a critical access hospital
• Work in an environment where **provider autonomy and decision-making matter**
• Develop meaningful connections with patients and staff
• Balanced patient volume compared to large metropolitan ERs
• Be part of a **team that values quality, collaboration, and patient-centered care**

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## **What to Expect**

This PRN role offers flexible scheduling to support Emergency Department coverage needs. Physicians should be comfortable managing a wide range of medical and surgical emergencies and adapting to varying patient volumes.

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## **Apply Today**

Join a team committed to compassion, clinical excellence, and community-centered care. Apply today to practice Emergency Medicine at Sheridan Community Hospital.

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