Locum tenens role
DO - Surgery-Plastic
Assignment snapshot
Organization
Edward W Sparrow Hospital
Location
Lansing, Michigan
Specialty
Surgery-Plastic
Shift
12hr Days
Employment type
Contract
Start date
May 1, 2026
Start timing
Starts within 2 weeks
Duration
13 weeks
Openings
3
Job details
Full assignment description
Job Opportunity - Plastic Surgery - Michigan
Start Date: ASAP through December 2026
Location: Central Michigan Region
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Housing/Travel: Lodging recommendations available; to qualified applicants
Schedule: 24-hour trauma call coverage approximately 19 days per month; 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM shifts
Highlights:
- ACS Verified Level One Trauma Center with annual ER volume of 90,000
- Low average surgical volume: approximately 1 case per month, increasing to 3 during summer months
- Hand-related trauma reconstruction, facial laceration repair, skin grafts, flaps, and minor burn care
- Supported by dedicated Trauma team; optional Tuesday trauma clinic follow-up as needed
- Patient population includes adolescent through geriatric ages (15 years and older)
- Flight, hotel, mileage, and car rental reimbursement provided by facility
Requirements:
- Board Certified in Plastic Surgery (boarded within 5 years of training); no Board Eligible candidates
- Active, full Michigan medical license (compact or IMLC not accepted; must possess at time of submission)
- BLS and ACLS certifications highly preferred
- Self-Query NPDB pulled within the month required at time of presentation
Why It's a Fit:
This opportunity offers a balanced call schedule with low procedural volume in a high-acuity trauma environment, ideal for providers seeking meaningful patient impact without overwhelming case loads. You'll collaborate with a supportive trauma team committed to keeping hand and plastic surgery cases in-house, ensuring continuity of care for a diverse patient population. With flexible clinic responsibilities and comprehensive travel support, this role provides professional autonomy in a mission-driven setting.
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