Locums ER Physician (MD/DO)

HiredFirst; Tahlequah (OK); On-site; USD 316,848 - 358,176; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Variety of shift start times

Strong backup coverage and specialty support

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Locums ER Physician for an assignment in Tahlequah, OK. This role offers a competitive hourly rate with a variety of shift start times, including day and night shifts. Candidates must have an MD/DO, an active Oklahoma medical license, and be board certified in Emergency Medicine or eligible. This opportunity features robust onsite support and variety in patient management, making it ideal for confident and experienced ED providers.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2+ years of recent experience in Emergency Department or Urgent Care.
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS.
• Must be flexible and willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Join a high-volume Emergency Department with strong specialty support.
• Provide care across all ages and acuity levels.
• Manage approximately 16–22 patients per shift.

Skills

Ability to manage acute and chronic complaints across all age groups

Emergency Medicine certification

Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Education

MD/DO

Oklahoma medical license (active)

Emergency Medicine Board Certified or Board Eligible

Family Medicine board certified with strong ED experience

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Cerner EMR

Job description

Locums ER Physician (MD/DO) — Tahlequah, OK

Location: Tahlequah, OK 74464
Position: Physician – Emergency Medicine / Emergency Department (Locums)
Pay Rate: $230–$260/hour (based on experience/availability)
Preferred Start Date: 2/23/2026
Shift Type: 12-hour shifts | 3 shifts/week (mix of days + some nights)
EMR: Cerner

Opportunity Snapshot

Join a high-volume Emergency Department with strong specialty support and a team-based model. This is a great assignment for an EM physician (or FM with strong ED experience) who’s comfortable across all ages and acuity levels and is flexible with scheduling.

Schedule / Shift Options (12s)

Primarily day shifts, but nights required.

• 7am–7pm
• 8am–8pm
• 10am–10pm
• 11am–11pm
• 12pm–12am

Night shifts may include:

• 7pm–7am

Typical ED physician load: ~16–22 patients/shift (acuity dependent)

Double coverage in place

Clinical Scope

Typical Emergency Department acuity

Comfortable managing acute + chronic complaints across all age groups

Support & Resources

Robust onsite/call support, including:

• 24/7 Pediatric coverage + Hospitalist in-house
• STEMI call
• ENT call
• Podiatry
• Nephrology (no inpatient dialysis)
• OB
• Behavioral Health and additional specialty support

Requirements

MD/DO

Oklahoma medical license (active)

Emergency Medicine Board Certified (preferred) or Board Eligible

Family Medicine board certified considered with strong ED experience

Minimum 2+ years recent experience in ED or Urgent Care

Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS

Must be flexible and willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Why This Assignment

• Competitive hourly rate
• Variety of shift start times (more scheduling flexibility)
• Strong backup coverage and specialty support
• High-volume setting for confident, experienced ED providers