Locum Emergency Medicine Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Emergency Medicine Physician

• Specialty: Emergency Medicine

• Location: Orange, CA

• Pay: $285/hr - $320/hr

• Assignment length: 26 weeks

• Start date: 01-18-27

• Schedule: Scheduled shifts, no call; standard 4 shifts per week, 10-hour shifts (11:00 - 21:00)

Description

Provide comprehensive emergency medical care for a broad range of acute illnesses and life-threatening conditions in the emergency department. Conduct patient assessments, diagnose and stabilize patients, perform emergency procedures as needed, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and document care accurately. Maintain calm, professional communication and judgment in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt and comprehensive medical care in the emergency department

• Take patient history, perform physical exams, and order/interpret diagnostic tests

• Diagnose and stabilize life-threatening conditions

• Develop and implement treatment plans for acute medical and surgical emergencies

• Perform emergency procedures such as suturing, wound care, and splinting

• Prescribe medications and manage pain

• Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to coordinate care

• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

• Maintain a calm, professional demeanor during high-pressure situations

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

• Board certification in emergency, internal, or family medicine (ABEM/ABIM/ABFM) or AOA certification

• Active and unrestricted medical license in California

• Board certification

• Preferred: at least 1 year of emergency department experience

Benefits

• Competitive, transparent locum tenens pay

• Dedicated application and assignment support

• In-house credentialing and licensing teams

• Travel and lodging coverage

• Malpractice coverage and risk management support

• Easy timekeeping and streamlined management of documents

• Access to top hospitals and healthcare systems across diverse settings

• Potential additional benefits where required by applicable law

Hard Skills & Technologies

• X-ray

• CT scan