Locums ER Physician (MD/DO)
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer230USD - 260USD per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
About this job
Job Description
Location: Tahlequah, OK 74464
Position: Physician – Emergency Medicine / Emergency Department (Locums)
Pay Rate: $230–$260/hour (based on experience/availability)
Preferred Start Date: 2/23/2026
Shift Type: 12-hour shifts | 3 shifts/week (mix of days + some nights)
EMR: Cerner
Join a high-volume Emergency Department with strong specialty support and a team-based model. This is a great assignment for an EM physician (or FM with strong ED experience) who’s comfortable across all ages and acuity levels and is flexible with scheduling.
Schedule / Shift Options (12s)Primarily day shifts, but some nights required.
Day shifts may include:
7am–7pm
8am–8pm
10am–10pm
11am–11pm
12pm–12am
Night shifts may include:
7pm–7am
200+ total volume between ED + Urgent Care in a 24-hour period
Department average: ~230 patients/day
Expected pace: 2.5–3 patients/hour
Typical ED physician load: ~16–22 patients/shift (acuity dependent)
Double coverage in place
Typical Emergency Department acuity
Comfortable managing acute + chronic complaints across all age groups
Robust onsite/call support, including:
24/7 Pediatric coverage + Hospitalist in-house
Ortho coverage
STEMI call
ENT call
Podiatry
Nephrology (no inpatient dialysis)
OB
Behavioral Health and additional specialty support
MD/DO
Oklahoma medical license (active)
Emergency Medicine Board Certified (preferred) or Board Eligible
Family Medicine board certified considered with strong ED experience
Minimum 2+ years recent experience in ED or Urgent Care
Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
Must be flexible and willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Competitive hourly rate
Variety of shift start times (more scheduling flexibility)
Strong backup coverage and specialty support
High-volume setting for confident, experienced ED providers
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