Emergency Medicine Job in Lakeland, Florida
Locums Emergency Medicine Physician - High-Volume Tampa-Area ED, Competitive Pay & Travel Reimbursed
Company:AAS Healthcare Staffing
Profession/Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Location:Lakeland, Florida, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Temporary / Locum Tenens
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Job Description
Join a high-performing Emergency Medicine team at a leading tertiary hospital in Lakeland, Florida, just outside Tampa. This ongoing locum opportunity offers competitive pay, robust clinical support, and access to multiple freestanding EDs in the system for flexible shift options.
Highlights
- Ongoing locum assignments with a generous hourly rate
- High-volume, high-acuity Emergency Department with strong physician, APP, and specialty support
- Collaborative clinical leadership and an established EM residency program
- Access to five system FSEDs (lower volume) with credentialing provided
Emergency Department overview
- Annual volume (main site): 120,000+ visits
- 45-bed ED: 29 adult beds, 8 pediatric beds, 8 fast-track beds
- Pediatric volume ~20%, with dedicated Pediatric EM physicians
- Main ED physician coverage: 88 hours/day; pediatric coverage: 24 hours/day; APP coverage: 59 hours/day
Typical shifts available
- 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM
- 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM
Practice model and support
- Physicians do not write admitting orders or respond to floor codes
- Dedicated pediatric coverage and strong operational/specialty backup
- Established processes and teamwork-focused environment
Facility features
- 438-bed acute care tertiary teaching hospital
- Level III NICU, Pediatric ER & PICU
- Heart & Vascular Center, Behavioral Health, Advanced Stroke & Chest Pain Center
- Broad specialty support across services
Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
- Active Florida medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
- DEA, ACLS, BLS, PALS
Locum benefits
- Dedicated 24/7 locums consultant to manage credentialing and scheduling
- 100% travel reimbursement in addition to hourly rate
- Malpractice coverage with tail provided
- 1099 independent contractor status
If you’re seeking high-volume clinical experience with exceptional support and flexible scheduling in the Lakeland/Tampa market, this is an excellent locum opportunity.
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About AAS Healthcare Staffing
AAS Healthcare Staffing, a national Permanent Provider Staffing and Locum Tenens partner, leverages over a decade of expertise to meet healthcare providers’ and healthcare delivery clients’ needs. Our industry experts craft tailored solutions for unique talent acquisition challenges, aligning seamlessly with job seekers’ geographic and professional requirements. Our organization was founded by healthcare leaders, adept at helping healthcare providers navigate the ever-changing healthcare delivery landscape. AAS continues to be a leading service provider connecting job seekers to the highest quality permanent and locums positions available.
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