Physician / Emergency Medicine / Oklahoma / Locum Tenens / Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Opportunity in Oklahoma Job

MD Staff, LLC
Altus, OK, 73521, USA

Healthcare
Full-time
Emergency Medicine
Locum Tenens
Physician

Our job summary

A locum tenens Emergency Medicine physician role is available near Altus, Oklahoma, providing crucial emergency care in a well-supported outpatient emergency department. This long-term position involves 12-hour shifts with no inpatient admission duties, supporting approximately 27-28 patients per shift in an 11-bed facility. The role requires board eligibility or certification in Emergency Medicine, Oklahoma licensure, and relevant certifications, with opportunities for permanent placement.

Are you an Emergency Medicine physician seeking a locum tenens opportunity in the Southwest? We have a long-term position open near Altus, Oklahoma. Join a committed healthcare team in a well-supported facility, providing crucial emergency care services.

Position Highlights:

Location: Southwest Oklahoma, near Altus
Position Type: Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician
Setting: Outpatient Emergency Department, with scheduled clinical hours only
Patient Volume: Approximately 27-28 patients per shift
Facility Size: 11 beds in the emergency department
Start Date: November 23, 2024
End Date: Ongoing (with possible transition to permanent role)

Schedule & Coverage:

Shifts: 24-hour physician coverage with 12-hour shifts, plus 10 hours of Advanced Practice Provider (APP) coverage daily
Holiday Coverage: Required for major holidays, including New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Specialty Support: Includes 24/7 lab, radiology, and surgery support services (cardio-thoracic, general, orthopedic, vascular)
Admissions: No inpatient admission duties required

Requirements:

Licensing: Must be licensed in Oklahoma
Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required for primary care-trained physicians; EM-trained physicians exempt from certification
Board Certification: Board eligibility or certification in Emergency Medicine required
Credentialing Timeframe: Estimated 30-60 days for a clean application
Privileges: Hospital/surgery center privileges are required; temporary privileges available

Additional Details:

Emergency Department Volume: 20,000 annual visits
Admission Rate: 12%
EMR System: Meditech
Travel and Lodging: Local hotels available; nearest major airports are in Oklahoma City and Dallas/Fort Worth

Why This Role?

Opportunity for long-term locum tenens with the possibility of permanent placement
Competitive compensation, with malpractice insurance provided by the vendor
Work with a professional team in a supportive, well-equipped facility

Interested in this opportunity near Altus, OK? Apply now using Job ID

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