Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician — Port Charlotte, FL

Locum tenens Emergency Medicine Physician needed in Port Charlotte, FL.

Scope of work

• Provide emergency medical care in hospital emergency departments on a locum basis.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments: history-taking, physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Stabilize and treat acute medical, surgical, pediatric, and traumatic conditions.
• Perform and supervise procedures common to emergency medicine (airway management, wound care, fracture management, procedural sedation, etc.).
• Initiate and manage resuscitation and critical-care protocols.
• Prescribe and administer medications, document treatment plans, and discharge or admit patients as appropriate.
• Communicate with consulting services, nursing staff, and ancillary departments; ensure accurate, timely documentation and compliance with hospital policies and state regulations.
• Provide coverage across varied shifts as needed; adapt to different ED settings and patient volumes.

Required qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM).
• Active Florida medical license.
• Current ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Valid DEA (if required by facility) and malpractice coverage per facility requirements.
• Strong clinical judgment, procedural competence, and teamwork skills.

Location

• Port Charlotte, FL: coastal community with access to waterfront recreation and amenities; practice opportunities in community hospital ED settings.

To apply, provide CV, licensure and certification details, and available dates for locum coverage.