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