Physician​/Emergency Medicine​/Oklahoma​/Locum Tenens​/Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Oklahoma

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.

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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