Physician / Emergency Medicine / Florida / Locum Tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Lake Wales, FL

Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical Only

Coverage Period: April 1, 2026 Ongoing

Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible schedule

COVERAGE DATES

Start Date: April 1, 2026

End Date: Ongoing

Approximately 15 shifts needed

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: All ages

Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 26,000 annual ED visits

Admissions: Yes

Case Mix: General emergency medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

No. of Beds in Department: 14 emergency department beds

EMR System: Cerner

Office Equipment Available: Fully equipped emergency department

Specialty Backup Available: Inpatient and surgical services

Support Staff Available: APP coverage 12 hours per day

Reason for Coverage: Staffing coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Presentation Requirements: Active Florida license, board certification preferred, active DEA, and CSR if required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Rate: TBD

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Emergency department evaluations and management

Responding to rapid response calls and codes

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses: Active Florida medical license

Board: Board Certification preferred in Emergency Medicine

DEA: Active DEA required

Certifications: As required for emergency medicine privileges

Experience: Emergency medicine experience required

Other Qualifications: Ability to manage a broad range of emergency conditions

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide emergency medical care in a community emergency department

Manage acute and emergent patient presentations

Respond to rapid response events and codes

Collaborate with APPs and hospital staff

Document all patient care accurately and timely