Locums Emergency Medicine Physician-Nocturnist

A busy Emergency Department in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a Locums Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician to provide PM/Nocturnist coverage. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative emergency medicine team while providing high-quality care in a modern, newly renovated department during evening and overnight hours.

Position Overview

Duration: Ongoing PRN (as needed) with no defined end date

Schedule: 12-hour night shifts available

5:00 PM – 5:00 AM

6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Minimum Commitment: 4–6 shifts per month

Call: No call required

Facility Highlights

Annual Emergency Department Volume: Approximately 60,000 visits

22-bed Emergency Department with recent renovations and advanced imaging technology

Patient Volume: Approximately 2–3 patients per hour, depending on shift and census

Admission Rate: 17%

Pediatric Volume: 15%

Critical Care Rate: 9%

EMR: Meditech (eMAR and EDM)

Clinical Environment

Provide care for a diverse emergency medicine patient population, including adult and pediatric patients

Manage a broad range of emergency conditions, from low-acuity complaints to critical care cases

Work in a fast-paced environment with strong specialty support and a collaborative team structure

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a broad range of emergency medical conditions

Perform emergency procedures within the scope of Emergency Medicine practice

Stabilize critically ill and injured patients

Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic evaluations

Collaborate with emergency physicians, specialists, nursing staff, APPs, and ancillary teams to provide timely, patient-centered care

Document patient encounters accurately using the electronic medical record

Team Structure

8 Emergency Medicine Physicians per shift

6 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) per shift

Highly collaborative, multidisciplinary care team

Special Designations

Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center

Recognized by The Joint Commission for performance on key quality measures

Largest provider of behavioral health services in Palm Beach County

Qualifications

Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)

Active Florida medical license

Current DEA registration

ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required