Emergency Medicine Physician – Locum Tenens, FL

Position Overview

A busy HCA-affiliated Level II Trauma Center in Florida is seeking Emergency Medicine physicians for ongoing locum tenens coverage. This high-acuity, well-resourced ED features strong specialty support, robust APP staffing, and no inpatient code or consult responsibilities.

Schedule

• Full-time and part-time locum blocks available

• 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts depending on site

• Day, swing, and night shifts

• No call required

• Monthly scheduling flexibility and block opportunities

Emergency Department Details

• ED Volume:

  • 61,000 annual visits in the Main ED

  • 16,000 annual visits in the Peds ED

• Department Size:

  • 42-bed ED, including:

    • 5 Fast Track beds

    • 5 Monitored beds

• Trauma Level: Level II

• Admissions: 26% admit rate

• Coverage:

  • 70 hours/day of physician coverage (Main + Peds ED combined)

  • 60 hours/day of APP coverage

• Patient Population: Adults + Pediatrics

Support & Resources

• 24/7 Hospitalist & Intensivist support

• Comprehensive Stroke Center with bi-plane imaging

• Interventional cardiac cath capabilities

• Code Ice therapeutic hypothermia program

• Multiple dedicated ED Glidescopes and ultrasound machines

• No floor codes or inpatient consults – ED only

• Streamlined workflows and experienced nursing staff

Technology

• EMR: Meditech

• Documentation: Pdoc

• Voice Dictation: Dragon

Requirements

• MD/DO

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM)

  • FP/IM with strong ED experience may be considered depending on site

• Active Florida license (or willingness to obtain)

• DEA, ACLS, PALS

• Clean background preferred

• Ability to manage high-acuity and high-volume ED cases

Why This Assignment?

• Competitive locums compensation

• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance provided

• Chance to work in a well-equipped, high-performing Florida ED

• Strong specialty and critical care backup

• Modern equipment and efficient processes