Locum Physician (MD/DO) – Emergency Medicine in Fort Walton Beach, FL

LocumJobsOnline; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Malpractice coverage - AAA-rated

Credentialing support

Dedicated recruiter

Transparent scheduling

Job summary

Rhino Medical is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine physician leader to serve as an interim Site Medical Director for a high-volume Emergency Department in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. This 6-week contract role begins ASAP and includes protected administrative time and active clinical practice.

Expect 120 hours per month with 33 admin hours and 87 clinical hours; minimum 3 years leadership experience and Florida license/DEA required. Leadership mentorship provided during transition.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine.
• Minimum 3 years of prior physician leadership experience.
• Active Florida medical license.
• Active Florida DEA registration.
• Immediate and ongoing availability.
• Strong credentialing history.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-level medical operations in a high-volume ED.
• Oversee administrative blocks and clinical shifts.
• Collaborate with regional leadership for transition and mentorship.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency Medicine

Education

Emergency Medicine Board Certification

Tools

Meditech EMR

Job description

Job description

Salary: $130,000 — $150,000

Job Type: Contract, Full-time

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine

Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL

Employer: Rhino Medical

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Contract Duration: 6 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Rhino Medical to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, 32547!

Fort Walton Beach, Florida Emergency Medicine Site Medical Director Locum Tenens Opportunity

Interim Medical Leadership | 33 Protected Admin Hours/Month | Level II Trauma

Rhino Medical is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine physician leader to serve as an interim Site Medical Director for a high-volume Emergency Department in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Beginning October 2026, this locum tenens leadership assignment combines protected administrative time with active clinical practice while the organization conducts its permanent leadership search. The incoming Medical Director will have regional physician leadership available for mentorship and support during transition.

Leadership Assignment

• Interim Site Medical Director
• October 1, 2026 start
• Ongoing until permanent leadership is secured
• 120 hours per month
• 33 administrative hours
• 87 clinical hours
• Minimum 3 years of prior physician leadership experience
• Two initial shadow shifts
• Regional Medical Director available for transition support and mentorship

Clinical Schedule

• Clinical shifts vary approximately 9–12 hours
• Administrative blocks structured in approximately 8-hour increments
• Site Medical Director typically does not work nights unless operationally necessary
• 44 physician coverage hours daily
• 46 NP/PA coverage hours daily

Emergency Department

• 44 ED bays
• Level II Trauma
• Adult and pediatric emergency care
• Approximately 1.5 patients per hour
• 25% admission rate
• NP/PA-supported lower-acuity triage
• MEDITECH EMR

Requirements

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
• Minimum 3 years of prior leadership experience
• Active Florida medical license
• Active Florida DEA
• Immediate and ongoing availability
• Strong professional and credentialing history

Why Providers Choose Rhino Medical

• Weekly direct deposit
• AAA-rated malpractice coverage
• Concierge credentialing support
• Dedicated recruiter
• Transparent scheduling and onboarding
• Long-term relationship and continued assignment opportunities

This is an uncommon opportunity for an experienced Emergency Medicine leader to step directly into site-level medical leadership with protected administrative time, substantial physician and NP/PA coverage, limited routine night responsibility, and active clinical practice in a Level II Trauma environment.

Rhino Medical

Always Forward. Always Focused. Always for You.

About Rhino Medical

At Rhino Medical Services, we don’t just staff locums—we fuel a mission to solve America’s healthcare shortage, one provider at a time. We exist for physicians who want more than just another assignment—who want to be heard, supported, and partnered with by a team that listens first and acts fast. Built on the mindset of aut inveniam viam aut faciam—“I will either find a way or make one”—we approach every opportunity with grit, intention, and heart. Our Tusk Experience is distinctive by design: white-glove service, transparent communication, and a commitment to serving with a sincere heart. You won’t find fluff here—just truth, loyalty, and a relentless drive to be the most referable name in locum tenens. Burn the ships. Join the mission. Choose Rhino.

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