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
- Rate: TBD
- 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