Physician / Emergency Medicine / Florida / Locum Tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician - Locum Tenen

ACEP Now; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization near Tampa, FL is seeking a Board Eligible or Certified Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens position. This role offers the opportunity to provide critical care to a diverse patient population in a dynamic environment. Physicians will handle high-acuity cases and core emergency procedures. Competitive compensation and flexible shift options included.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexibility of locum tenens

Access to advanced medical technology

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Certified in Emergency Medicine.
• Experience with high-acuity cases in an emergency setting.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Handle core emergency medicine procedures.
• Sign out or admit patients for follow-up care as needed.

Skills

Core emergency medicine procedures

Moderate sedation

Cardiac emergencies

Neurological cases

Orthopedic injuries

Education

Board Eligible or Certified in Emergency Medicine

Job description

We are seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician to join a well-established team in a state‑of‑the‑art facility near Tampa, FL. This locum tenens opportunity offers the chance to work in a dynamic and supportive environment while providing critical care to a diverse patient population.

Position Overview:

• Position: Emergency Medicine Physician (Locum Tenens)
• Location: Near Tampa, FL
• Job Reference: Job ID
• Board Certification Required: Board Eligible or Certified in Emergency Medicine

Key Highlights:

• Facility Details:
  • 28‑bed Emergency Department with approximately 35,000 annual admissions.
  • Mixed patient population, primarily adults, focusing on cardiac and neurological cases, including stroke patients.
  • High acuity cases; less emphasis on pediatrics, obstetrics, and gynecology.
  • No trauma center, but comprehensive support for critical care cases.
• Support Staff & Resources:
  • Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), paramedics, respiratory therapists, phlebotomy, stroke team, and sepsis team.
  • Access to specialized teams, including interventional radiology, cardiovascular surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery, and nephrology.
  • The facility is equipped with teleneuro robots for stroke care.
  • Comprehensive Stroke Center designation.
• Shift Details:
  • Weekdays: Shifts are 7 AM to 6 PM, 11 AM to 10 PM, and 8 PM to 7 AM.
  • Weekends: 12‑hour shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM and 7 PM to 7 AM.
  • APP coverage is provided from 9 AM to 9 PM and 1 PM to 1 AM, seven days a week.
  • No call is required for this position.
• Procedures & Cases:
  • The physician will handle core emergency medicine procedures, including moderate sedation.
  • Common cases include cardiac emergencies, neurological cases, orthopedic injuries, and other high‑acuity conditions.
  • Physicians will sign out or admit patients for follow‑up care as needed.

Why Choose This Opportunity?

• Work with a highly skilled team of professionals in a fast‑paced and cutting‑edge environment.
• Access to advanced medical technology and comprehensive support staff.
• Enjoy the flexibility of locum tenens while gaining valuable experience in emergency medicine.
• Competitive compensation and shift flexibility.

If you are interested in learning more about this locum tenens opportunity near Tampa, FL, apply now using reference Job ID.