Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Loxahatchee, FL

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Loxahatchee, FL
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician to provide locum tenens coverage in Loxahatchee, Florida. Due to higher-than-anticipated patient volumes, the emergency department is seeking additional physician coverage for ongoing PM shifts in a collaborative, well-supported clinical environment .

Position Details

• Shift Length: Primarily 10-hour shifts

• Coverage Needed: PM Shifts

• Patient Population: Adult patients only (dedicated pediatric emergency department)

• Emergency Department Bays: 33

• Patient Volume: Approximately 1.8–2.0 patients per hour

• Admission Rate: 26–30%

• Trauma Designation: Non-Trauma Center

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of emergent and urgent medical conditions.

• Perform emergency procedures as clinically indicated.

• Stabilize patients requiring admission or transfer to higher levels of care.

• Collaborate with emergency physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and ancillary personnel to deliver high-quality patient care.

• Complete accurate and timely medical documentation within the electronic medical record.

• Maintain compliance with departmental protocols and quality standards.

Staffing Model

• 3–4 Emergency Medicine Physicians per shift

• 3 Advanced Practice Providers

• Full emergency department nursing and ancillary support staff

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM)

• Minimum of 6 months of Emergency Medicine experience

• Active Florida medical license or ability to obtain licensure

• Current DEA registration

• Excellent clinical decision-making and procedural skills