This locum tenens Emergency Medicine opportunity is based at a teaching hospital in Tampa, Florida — a full-service acute care campus offering 24/7 emergency coverage with 12-hour physician shifts. The facility features surgical, cardiovascular, neurological, robotic, obstetric, mental health, and rehabilitation service lines, making it a clinically rich environment for an experienced emergency physician. Concierge-level travel and lodging arrangements are fully covered, making this an accessible and well-supported locum engagement.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation for locum tenens coverage
- Lodging and travel fully covered with concierge-level travel arrangements
- Professional liability insurance coverage standard for locum engagement
Practice Highlights
- 7-bed emergency department with 24-hour physician coverage
- Average annual ED volume of approximately 15,000 patient visits
- 12-hour physician shifts: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- No trauma designation — community-level acuity with a broad medical and surgical mix
- EMR: Meditech P-doc with M-Modal dictation for documentation
- Teaching hospital affiliation providing access to residents and academic support
- Full-service campus including a 24/7 emergency room, mental health facility, rehabilitation center, and obstetrics unit
- Surgical suite with cardiovascular, neurological, and robotic capabilities
- Virtual nursery on site
Qualifications
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine required
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community ED acuity across medical, surgical, and psychiatric presentations
About the Community
Tampa sits on Tampa Bay along Florida's Gulf Coast and ranks among the state's most dynamic metropolitan areas, offering a compelling mix of urban amenities, warm weather, and waterfront lifestyle. The city is home to a thriving cultural scene, world-class dining, and historic neighborhoods such as Ybor City — a landmark Cuban and Spanish heritage district that remains a premier destination for food and nightlife. Busch Gardens, professional sports franchises, and easy access to Gulf Coast beaches round out a lifestyle that appeals to physicians seeking both professional engagement and quality of life. Florida's lack of a state income tax adds a meaningful financial dimension to any relocation consideration.