Job description
Locums | Emergency Medicine | Ada & Ardmore, OK (OK License or IMLC)
Why This Role
Emergency Medicine physicians are needed for urgent night, weekend and holiday coverage through January 29, 2027. Daytime availability may be considered, but overnight coverage is the primary need.
Assignment Details
- Start: As soon as credentialed
- End: January 29, 2027
- Commitment: Approximately 8–10 shifts per month
- Setting: Hospital emergency departments
- Trauma designation: Level III
- EMR: Epic
- No call responsibilities
- Candidates must provide their complete availability through December 2026 when presented
Shift Options
Ada:
- 6 a.m.–6 p.m.
- 11 a.m.–11 p.m. or noon–midnight
- 6 p.m.–6 a.m.
Ardmore:
- 6 a.m.–4 p.m.
- 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
- 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
- 4 p.m.–3 a.m.
- 6 p.m.–6 a.m.
Nights, weekends and holidays are prioritized
Clinical Scope
Full-spectrum emergency medicine
Approximately 20–25 patients per shift
Adult and pediatric emergency care
Standard emergency procedures, including:
- Intubation
- Central-line placement
- Other routine emergency procedures
Approximate admission rate: 15%
Ardmore emergency department volume: Approximately 40,000 visits annually
Support
Nursing, medical assistant and APP support
Consultant access includes cardiology, nephrology, general surgery, podiatry, orthopedics, pediatrics, urology, tele-neurology and hospitalist services
Requirements
Board-certified in Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine residency training required
Family Medicine and Internal Medicine physicians will not be accepted
Active Oklahoma medical license or IMLC
Active ACLS, BLS and PALS certifications
Must be comfortable working nights, weekends and holidays
Credentialing
Estimated timeframe: Approximately 90 days
Temporary privileges are not available