Emergency Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Florida

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Florida; On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Society of Critical Care Medicine seeks an Emergency Medicine MD for locum tenens coverage in Florida. The physician will work 12-hour day and night shifts in a 16-bed ED, serving a high-volume facility with ~36,000 annual visits.

Prescriptive authority is required, and there is no call responsibility during shifts. Dates needed are starting 12/08/2026 and ongoing; assignment type is ER with on-site location in Florida.

Qualifications

• Board certification negotiable
• Prescriptive authority required

Responsibilities

• Emergency Medicine physician coverage for 12-hour shifts (day and night)
• Evaluate and treat a broad range of emergency conditions independently
• Prescribe medications per scope of practice

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-225136-MD-FL
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:12/08/2026 - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift;Night Shift
• Assignment Type:ER
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Negotiable
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This acute care community hospital offers comprehensive emergency, surgical, cardiac, diagnostic, and inpatient services to patients throughout the surrounding region. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and appropriate infrastructure to support quality emergency care delivery across day and night shift coverage periods. Resources are in place to accommodate locum tenens clinicians during assigned shifts.

About the Facility Location

Florida offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of attractions and recreational activities suited to varied interests. The state is home to the Kennedy Space Center, which serves as a hub for rocket launches and space exploration, as well as theme parks including Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios Florida. Coastal areas provide opportunities for snorkeling, sailing, and marine wildlife encounters, while destinations such as South Beach offer diverse dining and entertainment options. Nature trails, marine science centers, and waterway tours are available across the state, providing clinicians with accessible options for leisure during time away from clinical duties.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide 12-hour locum tenens clinical coverage during day and night shifts in a 16-bed Emergency Department that receives approximately 36,000 annual visits. Clinicians will evaluate and treat a broad range of emergency conditions across all age groups, performing standard emergency medicine procedures independently throughout each assigned shift. Prescriptive authority is required for this assignment. No call responsibilities are associated with this position.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Approximately 36,000 annual ED visits; 16-bed Emergency Department
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No
• Shift Times:Day shift and night shift; 12-hour shifts
• CertificationsRequired:Board certification negotiable; prescriptive authority required