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Location Plantation, FL
Type Contract
ID j-251594
Posted Oct 2, 2024
We are currently seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens opportunity near Fort Lauderdale, FL. This position offers an excellent chance to work in a dynamic emergency department and a Free-Standing Emergency Department (FSED) while providing high-quality patient care in a diverse community. The duration of this locum position is flexible, with needs extending until new hires are found, potentially through summer 2025.
Position Overview:
- Position: Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician
- Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM only)
Key Highlights:
Facility Overview:
- Work at a hospital with 250 beds and a 43-bed emergency department.
- The FSED provides an additional platform for patient care, handling approximately 60 patients per day.
- While the facility is not a trauma center, it serves as a Comprehensive Stroke and STEMI Center, catering to a diverse patient population.
- The main emergency department sees an average of 150 patients per day.
- Join a fully staffed emergency department, including experienced nurses, techs, and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
- Collaborate with 6-8 Emergency Medicine residents per day in the main ER, enhancing both learning and support.
- The FSED is similarly supported by APPs and EM residents, ensuring high standards of care.
Flexible Scheduling:
- Enjoy a fair and flexible schedule, which includes a mix of day, night, weekday, and weekend shifts.
- No on-call responsibilities, providing a more predictable work schedule and the ability to focus on patient care.
- Handle a wide variety of cases, including cardiac, neurological, and other urgent medical conditions.
- Perform typical emergency medicine procedures, allowing for a hands-on and engaging practice environment.
- Main ER shifts: 6 AM-4 PM, 9 AM-8 PM, 11 AM-11 PM, 4 PM-3 AM, and 8 PM-7 AM.
- FSED shifts: 6 AM-6 PM, with additional coverage during peak hours for APPs and EM residents.
Why Choose This Opportunity?
- Join a reputable healthcare team committed to delivering high-quality emergency care in a vibrant community.
- Experience the flexibility and variety of locum tenens work without on-call commitments.
- Gain valuable experience in both a hospital emergency department and a Free-Standing Emergency Department.
- Competitive compensation for a locum tenens position in the Fort Lauderdale area.
If you are interested in learning more about this exciting locum tenens opportunity near Fort Lauderdale, FL, apply now using reference Job ID #j-251594.
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