Locums Emergency Medicine Physician — PM Shifts, 10hr, Well-Supported ED in Loxahatchee, FL

We’re looking for a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine physician to provide locum tenens coverage in Loxahatchee, Florida. The ED is seeing higher-than-expected volumes and needs consistent PM shift coverage. You’ll join a collaborative, well-supported team in a busy adult-only emergency department (pediatrics are handled in a separate unit).

Shift and department snapshot

• Shift length: primarily 10-hour PM shifts
• Patient population: adults only
• ED size: 33 bays
• Volume: about 1.8–2.0 patients per hour
• Admission rate: 26–30%
• Trauma designation: non-trauma center

What you’ll do

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a broad range of emergent and urgent conditions
• Perform emergency procedures as needed and stabilize patients for admission or transfer
• Work closely with emergency physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and ancillary staff to ensure high-quality care
• Complete accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Follow departmental protocols and quality standards

Team and support

• Typical shift staffing: 3–4 emergency physicians and 3 advanced practice providers, with full nursing and ancillary support

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM)
• At least 6 months of Emergency Medicine experience
• Active Florida medical license or ability to obtain one
• Current DEA registration
• Strong clinical decision-making and procedural skills

If you’re comfortable in a fast-paced environment and want to join a supportive team handling adult emergency care, this role offers steady PM coverage in a high-volume community ED.