Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Lake Wales, FL • Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: April 1, 2026 – Ongoing • Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible schedule COVERAGE DATES • Start Date: April 1, 2026 • End Date: Ongoing • Approximately 15 shifts needed PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: All ages • Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 26,000 annual ED visits • Admissions: Yes • Case Mix: General emergency medicine FACILITY INFORMATION • No. of Beds in Department: 14 emergency department beds • EMR System: Cerner • Office Equipment Available: Fully equipped emergency department • Specialty Backup Available: Inpatient and surgical services • Support Staff Available: APP coverage 12 hours per day • Reason for Coverage: Staffing coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Presentation Requirements: Active Florida license, board certification preferred, active DEA, and CSR if required COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Rate: TBD • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Emergency department evaluations and management • Responding to rapid response calls and codes JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active Florida medical license • Board: Board Certification preferred in Emergency Medicine • DEA: Active DEA required • Certifications: As required for emergency medicine privileges • Experience: Emergency medicine experience required • Other Qualifications: Ability to manage a broad range of emergency conditions DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide emergency medical care in a community emergency department • Manage acute and emergent patient presentations • Respond to rapid response events and codes • Collaborate with APPs and hospital staff • Document all patient care accurately and timely