<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation for 1099 / independent contractor engagement</li> <li>Professional liability (malpractice) insurance paid</li> <li>No call required — shift-based coverage only</li> <li>Travel and lodging fully covered with concierge-level travel arrangements</li> <li>Flexible scheduling with a mix of 10-hour and 12-hour shifts available</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>309-bed top-performing acute care hospital serving the Tri-County area of the Florida Panhandle</li> <li>Emergency department volume of 144 patients per day (approximately 2 patients per physician hour)</li> <li>Physician coverage model: 44 hours per day; APP coverage model: 48 hours per day</li> <li>Shift structure: mix of 10-hour and 12-hour shifts</li> <li>EMR platform: MediTech</li> <li>Specialty backup available on-site</li> <li>No call obligations — shifts only</li> <li>Full-service acute care campus including a main emergency room, a dedicated pediatric ER, and two freestanding ERs</li> <li>Advanced Primary Stroke Center designation</li> <li>Cancer Care Center and advanced critical care services</li> <li>Open-heart surgery program and a wide range of subspecialty services</li> <li>Over 300 physicians on medical staff representing the region's most respected specialties</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Florida medical license required at time of engagement</li> <li>Comfort managing a high-acuity, high-volume community ED (144 visits/day) including stroke, cardiac, pediatric, and critical care presentations</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) practice model — suitable for physicians with established locum tenens experience or those transitioning to flexible coverage</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>