Location & Practice Overview

This locum tenens opportunity is based at a freestanding emergency department in Tampa, Florida. The facility provides emergency services outside a traditional hospital campus, with physicians responsible for evaluating acute conditions, initiating treatment, and determining whether patients can be managed on site or require hospital transfer.

Facility Type Freestanding emergency department
Practice Setting Emergency care outside inpatient hospital campus
Geographic Location Tampa, Florida
Care Model On-site acute assessment and initial management
Assignment Structure Temporary physician staffing coverage

Responsibilities

  • Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, and evaluate diagnostic findings to assess acute medical conditions and injuries.
  • Recognize critical presentations, establish treatment priorities, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions.
  • Perform emergency procedures, including central venous access, arterial line placement, lumbar puncture, endotracheal intubation, cardiac pacing, and orthopedic stabilization.
  • Reassess patients following treatment and determine appropriate disposition, including continued on-site care, discharge, or transfer to a higher level of care.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation covering patient assessments, procedures, diagnoses, and treatment decisions.

The physician manages the full emergency care process, from initial assessment through treatment and final disposition.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must hold an active Florida medical license and meet the facility's clinical privileging requirements. Board certification or board eligibility is required, along with demonstrated proficiency in the emergency procedures listed below. No specific minimum number of years of experience is stated.

Medical License
Active Florida medical license
Board Status
Board certified or board eligible
Procedural Competence
Proficiency in central venous access, arterial lines, lumbar puncture, endotracheal intubation, cardiac pacing, and orthopedic stabilization
Credentialing
Ability to complete facility credentialing, estimated at approximately 45 days
Clinical Background
Emergency medicine experience sufficient to meet facility privileging standards

Compensation & Benefits

The assignment offers hourly compensation based on scheduled clinical shifts. AMN Healthcare also coordinates professional liability coverage for locum tenens placements. Travel and lodging support may be available depending on assignment eligibility and individual arrangements.

  • Hourly compensation: $266.75–$288.75
  • Professional liability (malpractice) coverage arranged through AMN Healthcare
  • Travel coordination and lodging arrangements for qualifying assignments
  • Credentialing and licensing assistance through AMN placement services

Schedule & Work Environment

Assignment Type Locum tenens
Shift Duration 12-hour shifts
Start Timing ASAP, subject to credentialing completion
Work Setting On-site freestanding emergency department
Assignment Length Not specified

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The physician evaluates patients presenting with a broad range of acute medical complaints and traumatic injuries. The clinical workload includes cases with varying levels of urgency, requiring timely assessment and decisions about treatment, observation, discharge, or escalation of care.

Patient Presentations Acute medical conditions and traumatic injuries
Acuity Range Variable, including critical emergency cases
Patient Management Emergency evaluation, treatment, and disposition
Clinical Environment Freestanding emergency department

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical scope covers undifferentiated emergency presentations, acute resuscitation, advanced airway management, invasive procedures, and orthopedic emergency interventions.

Emergency Medicine Evaluation and initial management of acute medical and traumatic conditions
Critical Care Interventions Emergency resuscitation and stabilization
Procedural Medicine Advanced airway management, vascular access, lumbar puncture, cardiac pacing, and orthopedic procedures
Clinical Decision-Making Treatment planning and appropriate patient disposition

Role Highlights

This temporary physician placement offers an hourly-paid emergency medicine assignment with an expedited start target, subject to facility credentialing.

  • Competitive hourly compensation of $266.75–$288.75
  • 12-hour clinical shifts
  • Locum tenens opportunity in the Tampa, Florida area
  • Estimated credentialing period of approximately 45 days before the anticipated start

About AMN Healthcare

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. is a U.S. healthcare workforce solutions company founded in 1985 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Its services include physician and advanced practice staffing, locum tenens placements, travel healthcare recruitment, permanent placement, and workforce management solutions for healthcare organizations.

Organization Type Healthcare workforce solutions company
Founded 1985
Headquarters Dallas, Texas
Core Services Locum tenens, physician staffing, travel healthcare recruitment, and workforce management
Stock Symbol AMN (NYSE)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which facility will the physician be working at?
The posting identifies a freestanding emergency department in Tampa, Florida, but does not disclose its name or street address. Contact the AMN recruiter for the specific facility details.
How long does the credentialing process take?
The estimated credentialing period is approximately 45 days. Although the position is listed with an ASAP start, the actual start date depends on facility approval and completion of credentialing.
Are day, night, and weekend shifts specified?
The posting confirms 12-hour shifts but does not specify day-versus-night distribution, weekend coverage, or holiday requirements. Confirm the rotation with the recruiter.
Is malpractice tail coverage included?
Professional liability coverage is arranged through AMN Healthcare. The policy type and whether tail coverage is included should be confirmed for this particular assignment.
Is a minimum number of years of emergency medicine experience required?
The available posting does not specify a minimum number of years. Applicants must demonstrate the required procedural proficiency and meet the facility's clinical privileging standards.
What documents may be required for credentialing?
Applicants should be prepared to provide medical education records, Florida medical license verification, board certification or eligibility documentation, professional work history, and evidence of relevant procedural experience. Additional requirements may be determined by the facility.

Emergency Medicine Physician Opportunity in Tampa, Florida

AMN Healthcare is recruiting an Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens assignment in Tampa, FL. This opportunity involves providing acute emergency care, performing advanced procedures, stabilizing patients, and making timely treatment and disposition decisions in a freestanding emergency department. Candidates must hold an active Florida medical license, be board certified or board eligible, and demonstrate proficiency in essential emergency procedures. The position offers $266.75–$288.75 per hour for 12-hour shifts, with an ASAP start target following approximately 45 days of facility credentialing. This role suits physicians seeking temporary emergency medicine work in the Tampa area.

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