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 26000 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