Locum Emergency Medicine Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Emergency Medicine Physician

• Location: Winter Haven, Florida

• Assignment length: 13 weeks

• Start date: 01-04-27

• Schedule: Scheduled coverage, no call; standard 5 days/week; 8-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)

• Setting: Urgent Care / emergency department coverage

• Pay: $295/hr–$305/hr

Description

You’ll provide prompt, comprehensive emergency care for patients with acute illnesses and emergencies. Duties include patient assessment, diagnosis and stabilization, treatment plan development, emergency procedures, ordering/interpreting diagnostics, medication and pain management, and accurate documentation. You’ll coordinate care with patients, families, and healthcare teams while staying calm in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients (history taking, physical examinations, diagnostic testing)

• 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

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

• Prescribe medications and manage pain effectively

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

• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

• Maintain a calm, professional demeanor under pressure

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Board certification (Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine; ABEM/ABIM/ABFM or AOA)

• Active and unrestricted medical license in Florida

• At least 1 year of Emergency Department experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive, transparent locum 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 document management

• Additional benefits as required by applicable law