Fort Walton Beach, Florida is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician for locum tenens (1099) coverage at a 309-bed acute care hospital on Florida's Emerald Coast. The department runs a high-volume operation — 144 patient visits per day — with robust APP and specialty backup support, no call requirements, and full travel and lodging logistics handled for you. This is a well-resourced facility with a broad service line footprint, making it an ideal assignment for an EM physician who wants productive shifts in a desirable coastal market.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation for 1099 / independent contractor engagement
- Professional liability (malpractice) insurance paid
- No call required — shift-based coverage only
- Travel and lodging fully covered with concierge-level travel arrangements
- Flexible scheduling with a mix of 10-hour and 12-hour shifts available
Practice Highlights
- 309-bed top-performing acute care hospital serving the Tri-County area of the Florida Panhandle
- Emergency department volume of 144 patients per day (approximately 2 patients per physician hour)
- Physician coverage model: 44 hours per day; APP coverage model: 48 hours per day
- Shift structure: mix of 10-hour and 12-hour shifts
- EMR platform: MediTech
- Specialty backup available on-site
- No call obligations — shifts only
- Full-service acute care campus including a main emergency room, a dedicated pediatric ER, and two freestanding ERs
- Advanced Primary Stroke Center designation
- Cancer Care Center and advanced critical care services
- Open-heart surgery program and a wide range of subspecialty services
- Over 300 physicians on medical staff representing the region's most respected specialties
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active Florida medical license required at time of engagement
- Comfort managing a high-acuity, high-volume community ED (144 visits/day) including stroke, cardiac, pediatric, and critical care presentations
- Independent contractor (1099) practice model — suitable for physicians with established locum tenens experience or those transitioning to flexible coverage
About the Community
Fort Walton Beach sits along Florida's Emerald Coast, a stretch of the Gulf of Mexico renowned for its white-sand beaches, crystal-clear water, and year-round outdoor lifestyle. The area draws anglers, families, and water sports enthusiasts alike, with abundant dining, shopping, wildlife preserves, and cultural attractions close at hand. The Florida Panhandle offers a lower cost of living relative to South Florida metros while delivering a genuine coastal quality of life — a compelling combination for physicians seeking both professional productivity and personal enjoyment.