Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician — Sarasota, FL

Locum tenens Emergency Medicine Physician position in Sarasota, FL.

Overview
Provide emergency medical care on a temporary/contract basis in one or more ED settings. Flexible scheduling; varying shift lengths and assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Triage, evaluate, and treat adult and pediatric patients with acute medical and traumatic conditions.
• Perform focused histories and physical exams; order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, ECG).
• Develop and implement treatment plans, including medication management, procedures (suturing, intubation, bedside reduction, fracture management), and disposition decisions.
• Stabilize critically ill patients and coordinate transfers when necessary.
• Document encounters clearly and timely in the medical record and communicate effectively with nursing, consultants, and ancillary services.
• Adhere to hospital policies, quality and safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM).
• Active, unrestricted Florida medical license.
• Current ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Proven ED experience in acute care and procedures.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments and adapt to varying clinical settings.

Location
Sarasota, Florida — Gulf Coast city with beaches, cultural amenities, and accessible regional healthcare facilities.

Compensation and scheduling details available upon inquiry.