Physician - Emergency Medicine

Lakeland, FL

Specialty Emergency Medicine
Profession Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens Opportunity

December 2026 January 2027 | 10 Opportunities Available

We are seeking experienced Emergency Medicine physicians for upcoming locum tenens coverage in Florida. This is a great opportunity for physicians looking for December and January assignments in a busy emergency department with established physician coverage.

Position Highlights
  • Specialty: Emergency Medicine

  • Provider Type: MD/DO

  • Coverage Dates: December 2026 January 2027

  • Schedule: 12-hour physician shifts

  • Annual ED Volume: 36,000 visits

  • ED Beds: 16

  • EMR: Cerner

  • Location: Florida

Qualifications
  • Active, unrestricted Florida medical license

  • Active DEA with a Florida address

  • DEA schedules II, IIN, III, IIIN, IV, and V

  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Emergency Medicine preferred

  • Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physicians with Emergency Medicine experience will also be considered

  • AAPS/ABPS candidates are not accepted

Required Certifications
  • ACLS

  • PALS

  • ATLS (waived for ABEM-certified physicians)

Additional Requirements
  • Flu vaccination within the last 12 months

  • TB screening within the last 12 months

  • COVID documentation

  • Case logs covering the past 2 years

  • CME documentation covering the past 2 years

  • Must be comfortable performing all procedures listed on the DOP

Malpractice Coverage
  • $1M/$10M

Important Information
  • All required licenses, certifications, and supporting documentation must be available at the time of presentation.

  • November availability is strongly preferred to allow adequate time for credentialing before the assignment begins.

Interested in this opportunity? Reach out today to discuss availability and next steps!