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

American Academy of Family Physicians; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

American Academy of Family Physicians seeks an Emergency Medicine physician for locum tenens coverage in a Level II trauma ED in Florida. The assignment runs from November 20, 2026 through January 31, 2027.

The clinician will work day and night shifts on-site, evaluate and treat patients of all ages, perform emergency procedures as indicated, and document care in EPIC EMR. Board certification is required and prescriptive authority is noted. No call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Emergency Medicine is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide locum tenens coverage during day and night shifts in an on-site ED.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages.
• Document clinical care in the EPIC EMR system.
• No call responsibilities.
• Maintain emergency procedures as indicated.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-229045-MD-FL
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:11/20/2026 - 1/31/2027
• Shift Type:Day Shift;Night Shift
• Assignment Type:ER
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This facility requires a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician to provide locum tenens coverage following the temporary absence of a full-time clinician. The facility operates as a Trauma Level II center and maintains established clinical protocols and the infrastructure necessary to support locum tenens clinicians during all assigned coverage periods. Resources are in place to facilitate quality emergency care delivery across all designated shifts.

About the Facility Location

The state offers clinicians on assignment access to a broad range of recreational and cultural experiences suited to varied interests. The region features natural landscapes, coastal destinations, and year-round outdoor activities. Clinicians will find diverse options for leisure during time away from clinical duties, including access to nature preserves, waterways, and regional attractions throughout the state.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide locum tenens clinical coverage during day and night shifts at this on-site emergency department, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses and injuries at a Trauma Level II facility. The department operates at a volume of approximately 6 patients per hour, and clinical documentation is maintained through the EPIC EMR system. Clinicians will perform emergency procedures as clinically indicated and coordinate patient care throughout each assigned shift. Emergency privileges are available, board certification is required, and no call responsibilities are associated with this position.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:6 patients per hour
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No
• Shift Times:Day shift and night shift
• Procedures Required:Emergency procedures as clinically indicated
• CertificationsRequired:Board certification required; prescriptive authority required