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

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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