Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Fort Walton Beach, FL

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 6 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Fort Walton Beach, Florida Emergency Medicine Site Medical Director Locum Tenens Opportunity
Interim Medical Leadership | 33 Protected Admin Hours/Month | Level II Trauma

Rhino Medical is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine physician leader to serve as an interim Site Medical Director for a high-volume Emergency Department in Fort Walton Beach, Florida .

Beginning October 2026 , this locum tenens leadership assignment combines protected administrative time with active clinical practice while the organization conducts its permanent leadership search. The incoming Medical Director will have regional physician leadership available for mentorship and support during transition.

Leadership Assignment

• Interim Site Medical Director
• October 1, 2026 start
• Ongoing until permanent leadership is secured
• 120 hours per month
• 33 administrative hours
• 87 clinical hours
• Minimum 3 years of prior physician leadership experience
• Two initial shadow shifts
• Regional Medical Director available for transition support and mentorship

Clinical Schedule

• Clinical shifts vary approximately 9–12 hours
• Administrative blocks structured in approximately 8-hour increments
• Site Medical Director typically does not work nights unless operationally necessary
• 44 physician coverage hours daily
• 46 NP/PA coverage hours daily

Emergency Department

• 44 ED bays
• Level II Trauma
• Adult and pediatric emergency care
• Approximately 1.5 patients per hour
• 25% admission rate
• NP/PA-supported lower-acuity triage
• MEDITECH EMR

Requirements

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
• Minimum 3 years of prior leadership experience
• Active Florida medical license
• Active Florida DEA
• Immediate and ongoing availability
• Strong professional and credentialing history

Why Providers Choose Rhino Medical

• Weekly direct deposit
• AAA-rated malpractice coverage
• Concierge credentialing support
• Dedicated recruiter
• Transparent scheduling and onboarding
• Long-term relationship and continued assignment opportunities

This is an uncommon opportunity for an experienced Emergency Medicine leader to step directly into site-level medical leadership with protected administrative time, substantial physician and NP/PA coverage, limited routine night responsibility, and active clinical practice in a Level II Trauma environment .

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