Emergency Medicine Physician

• Job Id: H-MD-136002
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Bartow, Florida
• Coverage Period: Dec 08, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

Patient Information

• Average Daily Volume: Approximately 99 patients per day
• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine

Facility Information

• No. of Beds in Department: 16
• EMR System: Cerner

Privileges & Compliance

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Job Requirements

Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) preferred; will consider BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with EM experience (AAPS/ABPS not accepted)

• Licenses: Active, unrestricted Florida Medical License; Active DEA with Florida address
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA required (Florida address)
• Certifications: ATLS (unless ABEM certified), ACLS, PALS
• Experience: Residency trained in Emergency Medicine preferred; FM/IM with EM experience accepted

Other Qualifications: Flu vaccination within last 12 months, TB screening within last 12 months, COVID documentation, Case logs and CME documentation from past 2 years, Malpractice coverage $1M/$3M

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the ED
• Perform all DOP-listed procedures including intubation, central line placement, chest tube insertion, and conscious sedation
• Work 12-hour shifts as per the coverage model (Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5)
• Collaborate with nursing, support staff, and specialty backup to ensure timely patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records in the Cerner EMR system