Emergency Medicine Physician - Locum Tenens Opportunity in FL
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Location Plantation, FL
Type Contract
ID j-251564
Posted Oct 2, 2024
We are currently seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician to join a high-quality healthcare team in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area. This locum tenens opportunity offers flexibility, a supportive work environment, and the chance to work in both a main Emergency Department (ED) and a Free-Standing Emergency Department (FSED). The position provides a wide variety of cases in a busy, dynamic setting. Start dates are flexible, and the opportunity will be available until permanent hires are found, possibly extending through summer 2025.
Position Overview:
- Board Certification Required: Board Eligible or Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM only)
Key Highlights:
Facility Overview:
- Work at a main ER with 43 beds and a Free-Standing Emergency Department (FSED), serving a variety of patients with a wide range of medical conditions.
- Non-trauma center, but the facility is a Comprehensive Stroke and STEMI Center, with a high-acuity patient population in the main ER.
- The FSED tends to have lower-acuity cases but still offers diverse emergency care.
- Main ER handles approximately 150 patients per day, with the FSED managing about 60 patients daily.
- Fully staffed ED with nurses, techs, and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
- 2-3 APPs and 6-8 Emergency Medicine residents per shift at the main ER, providing ample support and learning opportunities.
- EM residents also assist at the FSED, making it a great environment for collaborative care.
- 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, 6 PM-6 AM for physicians; APPs from 10 AM-10 PM; residents from 2 PM-12 AM.
- No call or on-call responsibilities.
Core Responsibilities:
- Handle typical emergency medicine procedures and manage a variety of cases, including cardiac, neurological, and other acute medical emergencies.
- Follow-up care is handled by inpatient teams when necessary, with no ongoing responsibilities post-shift.
Why Choose This Opportunity?
- Join a reputable facility that offers a comprehensive emergency care experience.
- Competitive locum tenens compensation with flexible scheduling, including day, night, weekday, and weekend shifts.
- Enjoy the chance to work alongside a dedicated team of physicians, residents, and APPs.
- Ideal for physicians who want to work in a fast-paced environment with diverse patient populations and case types.
- Perfect opportunity for locum tenens physicians seeking a long-term placement near Fort Lauderdale, FL.
If you are interested in learning more about this locum tenens opportunity near Fort Lauderdale, FL, apply now using reference Job ID #j-251564.
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