Emergency Medicine Physician

Updated 1/28/26
33853, Lake Wales, Florida, United States
Physician
Emergency Medicine
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Inpatient Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Lake Wales, FL
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: April 1, 2026 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible schedule

COVERAGE DATES
• Start Date: April 1, 2026
• End Date: Ongoing
• Approximately 15 shifts needed

PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: All ages
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 26,000 annual ED visits
• Admissions: Yes
• Case Mix: General emergency medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 14 emergency department beds
• EMR System: Cerner
• Office Equipment Available: Fully equipped emergency department
• Specialty Backup Available: Inpatient and surgical services
• Support Staff Available: APP coverage 12 hours per day
• Reason for Coverage: Staffing coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Presentation Requirements: Active Florida license, board certification preferred, active DEA, and CSR if required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Overtime: Daily overtime after 12 hours and weekly overtime after 168 hours per contract terms
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Emergency department evaluations and management
• Responding to rapid response calls and codes

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Florida medical license
• Board: Board Certification preferred in Emergency Medicine
• DEA: Active DEA required
• Certifications: As required for emergency medicine privileges
• Experience: Emergency medicine experience required
• Other Qualifications: Ability to manage a broad range of emergency conditions

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide emergency medical care in a community emergency department
• Manage acute and emergent patient presentations
• Respond to rapid response events and codes
• Collaborate with APPs and hospital staff
• Document all patient care accurately and timely
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