Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician Opportunity Near Norman, OK (ASAP - Ongoing)

We are currently seeking two Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine Physicians for a locum tenens assignment near Norman, OK. This opportunity offers scheduled clinical hours only, with no call coverage required. The position is open due to a vacancy and will be ongoing, with the potential for a permanent placement.

The ideal candidate will be available to start ASAP, and be licensed in Oklahoma. The assignment involves working in an outpatient emergency department with a steady volume of patients, providing vital care to the community.

Assignment Details:

• Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing


• Shift Type: 12-hour shifts (day or night)


• Coverage: 24 hours of physician coverage per day


• Additional APP Coverage: 10 hours of APP coverage daily


• Patients Per Shift: 27-28


• Admission Rate: 12%


• Bed Count in Department: 11

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide emergency care to patients in a high-volume emergency department.


• Collaborate with APPs and other healthcare staff to ensure patient care is of the highest quality.


• Utilize MediTech EMR system for documentation and patient records.

Certification Requirements:

• Board Certification/Eligibility: Required in Emergency Medicine


• Fellowship: Not required


• Certifications:
  
  
  
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  
  
  • ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
  
  
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  
  
  
  For EM-trained physicians, ATLS, ACLS, and PALS are not required, but for Primary Care-trained physicians, these certifications are necessary.

Practice Setting:

• Outpatient Emergency Department


• No Inpatient Coverage or Admissions Required


• No Call: Strictly clinical shifts with no on-call responsibilities


• Holiday Coverage: Holidays include New Years Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.


• EMR: MediTech

Benefits of This Opportunity:

• Flexible Schedule: No on-call requirement, allowing a work-life balance.


• Long-Term Potential: The opportunity is ongoing with potential for permanent placement.


• Work Environment: Collaborative team, with 24-hour physician and APP coverage to help manage patient load.

Requirements:

• Must have an active Oklahoma medical license.


• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 30-60 days if the file is clean.

This is a great opportunity for physicians seeking a flexible locum tenens position in a high-volume emergency department. Join a supportive team and provide essential care to the community, while working in a well-organized, efficient clinical setting.

Job ID: j-250804
Employment Type: Locum Tenens (ASAP - Ongoing)