<p>This locum tenens Emergency Medicine opportunity places physicians in Sebring, Florida at a 126-bed Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospital with a busy, well-supported emergency department seeing approximately 60 patients per day. The facility offers a broad clinical environment — including an open ICU, interventional cardiology, robotic surgery, and orthopedics — giving EM physicians meaningful acuity and robust in-house subspecialty backup. Independent contractor (1099) status with travel and lodging covered makes this an accessible engagement for out-of-state physicians seeking flexible Florida coverage.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive 1099 compensation rate</li> <li>Travel and lodging covered for the duration of the engagement</li> <li>Professional liability (malpractice) insurance provided</li> <li>Independent contractor status with flexible block scheduling</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>126-bed Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospital</li> <li>Emergency department volume of approximately 60 patients per day; annual volume of 36,425 visits</li> <li>Open ICU model on-site, supporting higher-acuity medical and surgical patients</li> <li>APP coverage running 8a–8p and 11a–9p, providing mid-level support throughout the day and into the evening</li> <li>Physician shift structure: 12-hour days (6a–6p) and 12-hour nights (6p–6a)</li> <li>EMR: Meditech</li> <li>Facility service lines include emergency services, senior emergency services, orthopedics, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, colorectal surgery, gastroenterology, and interventional cardiology</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification by ABEM or AOBEM, or board eligibility accepted</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community ED acuity, including higher-acuity cases supported by an open ICU and interventional cardiology on-site</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Sebring is a lakeside city situated near the geographic center of the Florida peninsula, offering a relaxed pace, low cost of living, and year-round warm weather. The city is well known for the Sebring International Raceway, a charming historic downtown district, and easy access to freshwater lakes ideal for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation. Orlando and Tampa are both within roughly two hours, providing convenient access to major airports, professional sports, and urban amenities while allowing physicians to enjoy a quieter Florida lifestyle between shifts.</p>