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Locums - Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, Emergency Medicine Opening

Clinical Role
RecruitWell is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine physician for locums coverage in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. This is a busy Emergency Department with a predominantly adult patient population, significant psychiatric volume, and broad adult specialty support. Candidates must be flexible across all shifts, including nights.

Assignment Details

• Start: January 1, 2027

• Initial duration: 3–6 months

• Potential extension

• Minimum 7 shifts per month

• Shifts may be grouped together by the scheduler

• Shift lengths: 9, 10, and 11 hours

• Both AM and PM coverage needed

• Night-shift availability required

Orientation

• 6 hours of Meditech Expanse training

• 18 hours of shadowing completed over 2 days

• Prior HCA experience preferred, but not required

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat pediatric and adult Emergency Department patients

• Manage approximately 1.6 patients per hour

• Maintain efficient patient throughput and support patient satisfaction goals

• Manage a broad range of acute and emergent conditions

• Coordinate admissions, consultations, and transfers

• Provide care for significant psychiatric emergency volume

• Assist with inpatient codes when appropriate and when physician staffing permits

• Complete timely clinical documentation

Patient Volume & Practice Environment

• 44 Emergency Department bays

• Approximately 85% adult / 15% pediatric

• Approximately 27% admission rate

• Lower-acuity nurse / APP triage available

• Pediatric patients requiring admission are transferred

• Adult patients may be admitted locally

• General pediatricians onsite from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and available by phone 24/7

• Broad adult specialty support available

Psychiatric & Emergency Care

• Baker Act receiving setting

• Significant psychiatric admission volume

• Emergency Medicine physicians generally do not respond to inpatient codes, but may assist when two physicians are onsite

Staffing & Support

• Physician coverage model includes approximately 40 physician hours

• APP coverage model includes approximately 42 APP hours

• Standard Emergency Department nursing and ancillary support

Requirements

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, or

• Board Certified in Family Medicine with an Emergency Medicine fellowship or at least 1 year of higher-volume Emergency Medicine experience

• Internal Medicine-trained physicians will not be considered

• Active Florida medical license required

• Active ACLS required

• Significant Emergency Medicine experience required

• Must be willing to work all shifts, including nights

• Must provide at least 7 shifts per month

• Must demonstrate understanding of throughput, efficiency, and patient satisfaction metrics

About Ft. Walton Beach, Florida
Location & Access: Ft. Walton Beach is located along Florida’s Emerald Coast with convenient access to Destin, Pensacola, and surrounding Gulf Coast communities.

Lifestyle & Community: The area offers a coastal lifestyle with restaurants, shopping, waterfront activities, and a strong tourism and military presence.

Outdoor Recreation: The region provides year-round opportunities for boating, fishing, paddleboarding, golf, and enjoying Gulf Coast beaches.

Attractions: Ft. Walton Beach offers easy access to white-sand beaches, waterfront dining, family attractions, and communities throughout the Emerald Coast.

Quality of Life: The area combines coastal living with regional healthcare resources and access to a wide range of recreational amenities.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage

• Weekly direct deposit

• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance

• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to win

• Higher consciousness