Locum Emergency Medicine Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Emergency Medicine Physician

• Location: Lecanto, FL

• Assignment length: 13 weeks

• Schedule: Scheduled, No Call; 8-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)

• Setting: Acute Care Hospital

• Compensation: $295/hr–$305/hr

Description

Provide prompt and comprehensive emergency care for patients with acute illnesses and injuries. Assess, diagnose, stabilize, and treat across a range of emergencies, order and interpret diagnostic testing, and document care accurately in a fast-paced emergency department.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments (history, physical examination, diagnostic tests)

• Diagnose and stabilize life-threatening conditions

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

• Perform emergency procedures as needed (e.g., suturing, wound care, splinting)

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, CT scans)

• Prescribe medications and manage pain effectively

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

• Document patient care thoroughly in the medical record

• Maintain a calm and professional demeanor in high-pressure situations

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

• Board certification in emergency medicine (or internal/family medicine as specified: ABEM/ABIM/ABFM or AOA pathway)

• Active and unrestricted medical license in Florida

• Preferred: at least 1 year of emergency department experience

Benefits

• Highly competitive locum tenens pay ($295/hr–$305/hr)

• Travel and lodging coverage

• Malpractice coverage and risk management support

• In-house credentialing and licensing support

• Dedicated application and assignment support

• Easy timekeeping and streamlined management of documents