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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)

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