Family/Obstetrics Physician

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for an ongoing locum assignment in Bartow, Florida, beginning November 2026. This opportunity offers a 12-hour physician coverage model in an Emergency Department seeing approximately 36,000 visits annually.

Assignment Details

Start Date: November 17, 2026

Ongoing coverage

36 guaranteed hours

Schedule

12-hour physician coverage model

Overtime after 12 hours

No telehealth

Practice Setting

Emergency Department

16 ED beds

Approximately 36,000 ED visits annually

Approximately 99 visits per day across the department

Cerner EMR

Clinical Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage Emergency Department patients

Treat acute and emergent medical conditions

Perform all procedures required by the facility's Delineation of Privileges

Requirements

MD or DO

BC/BE Emergency Medicine preferred

ABEM candidates preferred

BC/BE Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physicians may be considered with Emergency Medicine experience

AAPS/ABPS not accepted

Active, unrestricted Florida medical license

Active DEA with Florida address

Required DEA schedules: 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4 and 5

Emergency Medicine experience required for FM/IM physicians

Certifications

ACLS

PALS

ATLS required unless ABEM certified

Credentialing

Case logs from the previous 2 years

CME documentation from the previous 2 years

Current flu vaccination

Current TB screening

COVID documentation

Must meet all facility onboarding and credentialing requirements

Ideal Candidate

An ABEM-certified or eligible Emergency Medicine Physician with an active Florida license and November availability is preferred. Experienced FM/IM physicians with a strong Emergency Medicine background may also be considered.