We areseeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician toprovide locum tenens coverage in Loxahatchee, Florida. Due tohigher-than-anticipated patient volumes, the emergency department is seekingadditional physician coverage for ongoing PM shifts in a collaborative,well-supported clinical environment.
Position Details
- Shift Length: Primarily10-hour shifts
- Coverage Needed: PM Shifts
- Patient Population: Adult patientsonly (dedicated pediatric emergency department)
- Emergency Department Bays: 33
- Patient Volume: Approximately1.8–2.0 patients per hour
- Admission Rate: 26–30%
- Trauma Designation: Non-TraumaCenter
Clinical Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of emergent and urgent medical conditions.
- Perform emergency procedures as clinically indicated.
- Stabilize patients requiring admission or transfer to higher levels of care.
- Collaborate with emergency physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and ancillary personnel to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Complete accurate and timely medical documentation within the electronic medical record.
- Maintain compliance with departmental protocols and quality standards.
Staffing Model
- 3–4 Emergency Medicine Physicians per shift
- 3 Advanced Practice Providers
- Full emergency department nursing and ancillary support staff
Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM)
- Minimum of 6 months of Emergency Medicine experience
- Active Florida medical license or ability to obtain licensure
- Current DEA registration
- Excellent clinical decision-making and procedural skills
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.