Locums Emergency Medicine Site Medical Director

We are seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Site Medical Director (SMD) to provide clinical and administrative leadership in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced, board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with a strong background in emergency department leadership and operations.

The Site Medical Director will oversee clinical performance, support provider staffing and development, and help ensure high-quality patient care while maintaining a combination of administrative and clinical responsibilities.

Position Details

ER Bays: 44

Trauma Designation: Level II Florida trauma center; Level I Alabama trauma center

Patient Population: Adult and pediatric

Patient Volume: 1.51 patients per hour

Admission Rate: 25%

Schedule

120 hours per month

33 administrative hours

87 clinical hours

Administrative shifts: 8 hours

Clinical shifts: 9–12 hours, varying by schedule

Primarily day and evening coverage; overnight shifts generally not required unless business needs arise.

Immediate and ongoing availability required.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the emergency department.

Oversee emergency medicine operations, quality improvement, and patient care standards.

Support physician and APP performance, staffing, and scheduling.

Collaborate with hospital leadership and multidisciplinary teams to improve department efficiency and patient outcomes.

Provide direct emergency medicine patient care during assigned clinical shifts.

Manage adult and pediatric emergency patients, including trauma and high-acuity cases.

Support compliance with applicable clinical and operational standards.

Requirements

Board Certified in Emergency Medicine.

Active Florida medical license.

Active Florida DEA.

Minimum of 3 years of prior leadership experience .