Locums Emergency Medicine Physician-Nocturnist

A busy Emergency Department in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a Locums Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician to provide PM/Nocturnist coverage. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative emergency medicine team while providing high-quality care in a modern, newly renovated department during evening and overnight hours.

Position Overview

• Duration: Ongoing PRN (as needed) with no defined end date
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts available
• 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM
• 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Minimum Commitment: 4–6 shifts per month
• Call: No call required

Facility Highlights

• Annual Emergency Department Volume: Approximately 60,000 visits
• 22-bed Emergency Department with recent renovations and advanced imaging technology
• Patient Volume: Approximately 2–3 patients per hour, depending on shift and census
• Admission Rate: 17%
• Pediatric Volume: 15%
• Critical Care Rate: 9%
• EMR: Meditech (eMAR and EDM)

Clinical Environment

• Provide care for a diverse emergency medicine patient population, including adult and pediatric patients
• Manage a broad range of emergency conditions, from low-acuity complaints to critical care cases
• Work in a fast-paced environment with strong specialty support and a collaborative team structure

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a broad range of emergency medical conditions
• Perform emergency procedures within the scope of Emergency Medicine practice
• Stabilize critically ill and injured patients
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic evaluations
• Collaborate with emergency physicians, specialists, nursing staff, APPs, and ancillary teams to provide timely, patient-centered care
• Document patient encounters accurately using the electronic medical record

Team Structure

• 8 Emergency Medicine Physicians per shift
• 6 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) per shift
• Highly collaborative, multidisciplinary care team

Special Designations

• Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center
• Recognized by The Joint Commission for performance on key quality measures
• Largest provider of behavioral health services in Palm Beach County

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
• Active Florida medical license
• Current DEA registration
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required