Full-time Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) role in Sheridan, MI providing ER care in a critical access hospital. Broad-scope practice, procedures, and strong clinical autonomy.

Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) – Emergency Department – Full-Time – Sheridan, MI

Location: 301 N. Main St., Sheridan, MI 48884 (serving Montcalm County and surrounding communities)
Organization: Sheridan Community Hospital
Department: Emergency Department
Schedule: Full-Time (variable shifts; days, nights, weekends, and holidays)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Deliver Emergency Care That Makes a Difference

Sheridan Community Hospital is seeking a full-time Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in our Emergency Department. This position offers the opportunity to practice broad-scope emergency medicine in a rural, community-based hospital where your clinical expertise has a direct impact on patient outcomes.

About Sheridan Community Hospital

Sheridan Community Hospital is a critical access hospital dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Our Emergency Department serves patients across Sheridan, Montcalm County, and surrounding rural communities, providing timely care for a wide range of acute and emergent conditions.

Emergency Room Physician Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute and emergent conditions
• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations
• Stabilize and resuscitate patients, managing medical and surgical emergencies
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests including laboratory and imaging studies
• Perform emergency procedures including:
  • Laceration repair and wound care
  • Incision and drainage
  • Fracture stabilization, casting, and splinting
  • Procedural sedation
  • Lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, and arthrocentesis
  • Airway management and vascular access
• Administer medications and develop treatment plans
• Coordinate patient disposition including admission, transfer, or discharge
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment, and follow-up care
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the medical record
• Collaborate with nursing staff, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited program
• 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, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Why This Role at SCH

• Full-scope Emergency Medicine practice in a critical access hospital
• High level of clinical autonomy with strong team support
• Opportunity to perform a wide range of emergency procedures
• Meaningful impact serving a rural and underserved community
• Collaborative, patient-centered care environment
• Balanced schedule supporting work-life integration

What to Expect

This full-time Emergency Department Physician role includes variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Physicians must be able to respond quickly to a broad range of emergency conditions while maintaining high standards of patient care and documentation.

Apply Today

Join a team committed to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and strong community connections. Apply today to practice Emergency Medicine at Sheridan Community Hospital.