Emergency Medicine Physician

• Job Id: H-MD-Gulf Coast Medical Center-AP-Physician-0102
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Fort Myers, Florida
• Facility: Gulf Coast Medical Center
• Health System: Lee Health - Locums
• Coverage Period: Jan 01, 2027 – Jun 30, 2027
• Shift Schedule: 10-hour shifts, 12p-10p and 1p-11p
• Hours Per Shift: 10
• Shifts Per Week: 7 (7 on, 7 off)
• Number of Positions: 4
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

Patient Information

• Average Daily Volume: 2 patients per hour
• Case Mix: Trauma and high acuity, adult and pediatric
• Rounding: Not Included

Facility Information

Support Staff Available: APP assistance

Privileges & Compliance

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Job Requirements

• Board: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) required
• Licenses: Active Florida Medical License required
• Certifications: ATLS required
• Experience: Residency trained in Emergency Medicine
• Other Qualifications: Must have clear NPBD background check

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of adult and pediatric patients in the Emergency Department.

• Manage high-acuity trauma and medical emergencies in a trauma facility.
• See an average of 2 patients per hour during 10-hour shifts.
• Coordinate with APP assistance for patient care without direct supervision of APPs.
• Complete documentation and patient care tasks after shift conclusion; no call back required.