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Emergency Medicine Physician
Lake Wales, FLMarch 20th, 2026
JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Emergency Medicine PhysicianJob Type: Locum TenensLocation: Lake Wales, FLService Setting: Inpatient/OutpatientCoverage Type: Clinical OnlyCoverage Period: April 1, 2026 OngoingClinical Shift Schedule: Flexible schedule COVERAGE DATESStart Date: April 1, 2026End Date: OngoingApproximately 15 shifts needed PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: All agesPatient Volume/Census: Approximately 26,000 annual ED visitsAdmissions: YesCase Mix: General emergency medicine FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 14 emergency department bedsEMR System: CernerOffice Equipment Available: Fully equipped emergency departmentSpecialty Backup Available: Inpatient and surgical servicesSupport Staff Available: APP coverage 12 hours per dayReason for Coverage: Staffing coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: YesPresentation Requirements: Active Florida license, board certification preferred, active DEA, and CSR if required COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate: TBDTravel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURESEmergency department evaluations and managementResponding to rapid response calls and codes JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Florida medical licenseBoard: Board Certification preferred in Emergency MedicineDEA: Active DEA requiredCertifications: As required for emergency medicine privilegesExperience: Emergency medicine experience requiredOther Qualifications: Ability to manage a broad range of emergency conditions DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide emergency medical care in a community emergency departmentManage acute and emergent patient presentationsRespond to rapid response events and codesCollaborate with APPs and hospital staffDocument all patient care accurately and timely