Locum Critical Care Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Critical Care Physician
• Setting: Acute care hospital (ICU)
• Location: Panama City, FL
• Assignment length: 13 weeks
• Coverage: Scheduled shifts plus on-call required
• Shift timing: 07:00–19:00 (standard 5, 8-hour shifts)
• Pay: $270/hr–$285/hr

Description

Provide direct care to critically ill patients in the ICU, including diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring. You will oversee ICU operations—staffing, equipment, and protocols—and perform critical procedures such as intubation, central venous catheter placement, and mechanical ventilation. Maintain accurate medical records and provide consultation to other members of the medical team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and monitor critically ill patients
• Oversee ICU operations (staffing, equipment, protocols)
• Perform procedures including intubation, central line placement, and mechanical ventilation
• Consult with other healthcare team members regarding critically ill patients
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Residency training in internal medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, or a related field (ACGME or AOA)
• Fellowship training in critical care medicine
• Board certification in critical care medicine (ABIM, ABA, or similar)
• Active and unrestricted medical license in Florida
• Current ACLS certification
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in a healthcare setting (preferred)

Benefits

• Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay
• Travel and lodging coverage
• Malpractice coverage and risk management support
• Dedicated application and assignment support
• In-house credentialing and licensing teams
• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management