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Job description
Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Okeechobee, FL Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 11/2/2026
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Okeechobee, Florida, 34972!
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Doctor for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Florida, starting Jan 1, 2026. This role offers variable shift times with 40 hours of physician coverage per week. The ideal candidate will be board certified in Emergency Medicine and provide high-quality care in an emergency setting.
Job Details
Location: Florida
Start Date: Jan 1, 2026
LOA: 36 days
Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine
Schedule: 40 hours of physician coverage per week; shift times vary
Responsibilities and Duties
Deliver emergency medical care to patients presenting with acute illnesses or injuries
Assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of emergent cases
Perform procedures and interventions appropriate to emergency medicine
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to stabilize and treat patients
Maintain accurate and timely medical records
Adhere to established protocols and safety standards
Additional Information
Must have active Florida medical license
Emergency Medicine board certification required
Must be EM boarded
Benefits
Strong compensation
Travel-related expenses covered
A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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Worksite address
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