Locums Emergency Medicine Need in Florida
Englewood, Colorado, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Emergency Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Plantation, Florida, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/02/24

Coverage Needed:

  • December 2025 - ongoing
  • Cover main ED and FSED
  • On-site, call coverage, weekends, nights – Fair scheduling to include mixture of days, nights, weekdays, and weekends, No Call Responsibilities
  • Shift Times:
    • Main ER – 6a-4p; 9a-8p; 11a-11p; 4p-3a; 8p-7a + 2-3 APPs and 6-8 EM residents
    • FSED ER – 6a-6p; 6p-6p Doctor; 10a-10p APP; 2p-12a EM Resident

Clinical Information:

  • Number of beds: Hospital has 250 beds, ER has 43 beds
  • Census: Main ER: 150 pts/day, FSED: 60 pts/day
  • Daily admissions: 35% admission rate
  • Annual ER admissions: 50k
  • Patient population: Variety of patients
  • Non-trauma center, Comprehensive stroke and STEMI center
  • 3 year EM Residency program on site
  • Wide variety of case type and acuity at main, Typically low acuity at FSED
  • Support Staff: Fully staffed with ED nurses and techs, 2-3 APPs per day, 6-8 EM residents per day, Additional off service residents, RNs, Techs

Required:

  • DEA must remain in state to maintain privileges. Provider must be willing transfer and maintain DEA in state for the duration of privileges being active, or obtain a new in state DEA to remain in state for the duration of privileges being active
  • Current Flu Vaccine
  • Must be fully vaccinated for Covid 19
    • Exemptions only allowed for religious or medical reasons, once approved by the facility.
  • Board Certified American Board of Emergency Medicine
  • Active FL License
  • ACLS/BLS/PALS
  • Required Procedures: Typical EM procedures