Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR); Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR) is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens opportunity in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. This role involves providing 12-hour shifts in a busy emergency department focused on high-quality care.

The ideal candidate will treat both adult and pediatric patients, manage critical cases, and work in a collaborative setting with advanced practice professionals.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Medical License required.
• Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM).
• Current ACLS and PALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with emergency medical conditions.
• Stabilize and manage critically ill or injured patients.
• Perform emergency procedures as clinically indicated.
• Coordinate care with specialists and nursing staff.

Skills

Emergency medicine expertise

Patient evaluation

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Critical care management

Education

Active Florida Medical License

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine

Tools

Meditech

Dragon Dictation

Job description

We are seeking a Board‑Certified or Board‑Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician to provide locum tenens coverage in Port St. Lucie, Florida. This opportunity offers 12‑hour shifts in a busy community emergency department serving both pediatric and adult patients. Physicians will work alongside experienced Advanced Practice Professionals in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality emergency care.

Position Details

• Shift Length: 12 Hours
• Coverage Needed: AM and PM Shifts
• No Call Required
• Weekend Coverage Required
• Average Credentialing Time: 90 Days

Facility Highlights

• Annual Emergency Department Volume: Approximately 43,000 visits
• 35 Private Emergency Department Rooms
• 24 Inpatient Beds
• Certified Stroke Center
• Certified Chest Pain Center
• Admission Rate: 18%–24%
• EMR: Meditech with Dragon Dictation
• Physician Coverage: 40 Hours Daily
• Advanced Practice Professional Coverage: 22 Hours Daily

Patient Population & Volume

• Adult and Pediatric Patients
• Primarily Level 3 and Level 4 Acuity
• Occasional Level 2 Emergency Cases
• Community‑Based Emergency Department Setting
• Average Physician Patient Volume: 1.2–2.0 Patients Per Hour

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a broad spectrum of emergency and urgent medical conditions
• Provide comprehensive emergency care for both adult and pediatric patients
• Stabilize and manage critically ill or injured patients
• Perform emergency procedures as clinically indicated
• Coordinate care with specialists, nursing staff, and ancillary personnel
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation utilizing Meditech and Dragon Dictation
• Adhere to departmental quality and patient safety standards

Requirements

• Active Florida Medical License Required
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
• ABEM Candidates Only (No Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physicians)
• Current ACLS Certification Required
• Current PALS Certification Required
• Current DEA Registration Required