What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locums Emergency Medicine Physician — PM Shifts, 10‑hr, Well-Supported ED in Loxahatchee, FL position at AAS Healthcare Staffing?
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.