Emergency Medicine Opening in Sault Ste. Marie, MI

**Emergency Medicine Opening in Sault Ste. Marie, MI**

Newer emergency department (renovated/expanded in 2017) with 18 beds. Annual volumes in the range of 16,000. Solo physician coverage with advanced practitioner support from 10 AM to 10 PM each day. Shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM and 7 PM to 7 AM with small overlap on each shift change to make sure appropriate hand-off is conducted. A separate walk-in clinic is across the street and staffed by a NP or PA from 9 AM until 7 PM. Excellent relationships with tertiary hospitals for transfers. Strong specialist support available, including psychiatry. Trauma team available and required to be on-site within 20 minutes.

**Community**
Hospital is located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. This Upper Peninsula community is the 3rd oldest city in the United States. With a population of 17,500, Sault Ste. Marie is an area that continues to grow and thrive. Located just across the International Bridge is Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario with a population of 85,000. The twin Saults offer extensive opportunities for shopping, cultural events and tremendous recreational activities. The world famous Soo Locks are a huge summer attraction and bring thousands of tourists to the Sault every summer. Housing is very affordable in the Sault. Whether you are looking for something big, small, out of town, in the city or on the water, you will find something that fits your needs.

**Schools**
Sault Ste. Marie is also home to Lake Superior State University, a public institution with an enrollment of 3,000 students. The public school system is very strong and Washington Elementary was the first school in the Upper Peninsula to be awarded Blue Ribbon Exemplary School status. Access to both public and parochial elementary schools is available. Extracurricular activities are extensive and can meet the needs of the majority of kids.