Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-136002
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Bartow, Florida
  
• Coverage Period: Dec 08, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts
  
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: Approximately 99 patients per day
  
• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 16
  
• EMR System: Cerner
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) preferred; will consider BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with EM experience (AAPS/ABPS not accepted)
  
• Licenses: Active, unrestricted Florida Medical License; Active DEA with Florida address
  
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA required (Florida address)
  
• Certifications: ATLS (unless ABEM certified), ACLS, PALS
  
• Experience: Residency trained in Emergency Medicine preferred; FM/IM with EM experience accepted
  
• Other Qualifications: Flu vaccination within last 12 months, TB screening within last 12 months, COVID documentation, Case logs and CME documentation from past 2 years, Malpractice coverage $1M/$3M
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the ED
  
• Perform all DOP-listed procedures including intubation, central line placement, chest tube insertion, and conscious sedation
  
• Work 12-hour shifts as per the coverage model (Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5)
  
• Collaborate with nursing, support staff, and specialty backup to ensure timely patient care
  
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records in the Cerner EMR system