Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Lakeland, FL Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 10/26/2026
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Lakeland, Florida, 33803!
We are seeking a highly skilled Emergency Medicine Physician for a 36-day assignment in Florida, commencing on Sep 1, 2026. This role involves managing patients requiring admission, ensuring seamless care handoff to specialists, and utilizing state-of-the-art imaging. The schedule offers both day and night shifts, specifically 7a-7p and 7p-7a, requiring proficiency in all emergency care procedures, including Central Access, Arterial Line, Lumbar Puncture, Intubation, Pacing, and Orthopedic stabilization.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Manage patients needing admission to an inpatient bed, facilitating transport to the main campus.
- Ensure seamless care handoff to intensivists, hospitalists, and specialists.
- Utilize state-of-the-art imaging, including CT, Ultrasound, and Radiology.
- Perform all required emergency care procedures, such as Central Access, Arterial Line, Lumbar Puncture, Intubation, Pacing, and Orthopedic stabilization.
Additional Information
- Board Certification in Emergency Medicine is required.
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.
Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment
- Bridge employment gaps or transitions between permanent positions by taking on locum assignments, maintaining income and professional engagement during transitional periods.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and specialists across various healthcare settings, gaining insights and perspectives that enrich your professional practice.
- Cultivate meaningful relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds and communities, enriching your clinical experience and cultural competence.
- Maintain a healthier equilibrium between work and personal life, avoiding burnout and stress.
- Navigate career transitions or specialty changes with greater ease by gaining exposure to different practice settings and patient populations through locum work.
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