Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR); Loxahatchee Groves (FL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR) is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician for locum tenens coverage in Loxahatchee, Florida. The role involves providing coverage for ongoing PM shifts in a well-supported clinical environment amidst higher-than-anticipated patient volumes.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 6 months of Emergency Medicine experience, an active Florida medical license, and excellent clinical decision-making skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative team setting with full emergency department support.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM).
• Minimum of 6 months of Emergency Medicine experience.
• Current DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat various emergent medical conditions.
• Perform emergency procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with medical staff for patient care.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Emergency procedures

Medical documentation

Education

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine

Active Florida medical license

Job description

We areseeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician toprovide locum tenens coverage in Loxahatchee, Florida. Due tohigher-than-anticipated patient volumes, the emergency department is seekingadditional physician coverage for ongoing PM shifts in a collaborative,well-supported clinical environment.

Position Details

• Shift Length: Primarily10-hour shifts
• Coverage Needed: PM Shifts
• Patient Population: Adult patientsonly (dedicated pediatric emergency department)
• Emergency Department Bays: 33
• Patient Volume: Approximately1.8–2.0 patients per hour
• Admission Rate: 26–30%
• Trauma Designation: Non-TraumaCenter

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of emergent and urgent medical conditions.
• Perform emergency procedures as clinically indicated.
• Stabilize patients requiring admission or transfer to higher levels of care.
• Collaborate with emergency physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and ancillary personnel to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Complete accurate and timely medical documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Maintain compliance with departmental protocols and quality standards.

Staffing Model

• 3–4 Emergency Medicine Physicians per shift
• 3 Advanced Practice Providers
• Full emergency department nursing and ancillary support staff

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM)
• Minimum of 6 months of Emergency Medicine experience
• Active Florida medical license or ability to obtain licensure
• Current DEA registration
• Excellent clinical decision-making and procedural skills