Locums Emergency Medicine Need in Florida

Coverage Needed:

• As soon as credentialed – ongoing
• Coverage needed at main facility and associated FSEDs
• 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am

Clinical Information:

• Number of beds: 28-31
• Main facility is level 2 trauma center, ACS level 1
• Support staff: APP coverage based on location and shift
• EM residency program, APP training program as well
• Most FSEDs are 2 patients per hour
• Common Cases: FSEDs - Vertical 3 patients and Level 4/5 patients; Main facility- Mainly Vertical 3 patients (abdominal pain, chest pain, etc.), unlikely to work in the main (high acuity) section

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 Requirements:
  • BC/BE EM after successful completion of accredited residency
  • BC FM/IM with 3 years of experience (for FSEDs only)
• Providers living inside of 50 miles from the facility will be considered “Local”, and will not be eligible for this role
• Proficiency in all emergency care procedures is required (Central Access, Arterial Line, Lumbar Puncture, Intubation, Pacing, Orthopedic stabilization, etc.)
• Active FL License