Emergency Medicine Physician (Locum Tenens)

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Emergency Medicine Physician

• Setting: Acute care hospital emergency department

• Assignment length: 13 weeks

• Start date: 01-04-27

• Coverage: Scheduled, no call

• Shift schedule: 5 nights per week, 8-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)

• Pay: $295/hr–$305/hr

Description

Provide prompt and comprehensive emergency medical care to patients with acute illnesses and injuries. Assess, stabilize, diagnose, and treat a wide range of emergencies in a fast-paced emergency department setting. Order and interpret diagnostic tests, perform emergency procedures as needed, prescribe medications, and document care accurately.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments (history, physical exam, diagnostic evaluation)

• Diagnose and stabilize patients with life-threatening conditions

• Create 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

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

• Maintain accurate, complete medical records

• Remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

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

• Active and unrestricted Florida medical license

• Preferred: at least 1 year of emergency department experience

Benefits

• Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay

• 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