Emergency Medicine NP/PA – Locum Tenens – Fort Walton Beach, FL Area

Job description

A high-volume hospital-based emergency department in the Fort Walton Beach, FL area is seeking a locum tenens Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for ongoing coverage. This is a busy ED with active metrics tracking and a strong team-based culture.

Provider Requirements:
- APP with Emergency Room experience, ideally at a Level 2 or higher facility
- Minimum 1 year of ED experience (2+ years preferred)
- Comfortable with adult and pediatric patients
- Locum providers must be available to work all shift types
- Clean file required for credentialing

Schedule & Volume:
- 10-12 shifts per month (60-120 hours per month)
- Non-consecutive shifts are welcome
- Current shifts: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; and 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
- All shifts transitioning to 12-hour blocks as summer ramps up
- 42 hours/day of physician coverage on site

Department Volume:
- ~55,000 patients per year
- ~155 patients per day in the department (including ~30 pediatric patients per day)
- Admission rate: ~25%
- APP averages 1.7 patients per hour; facility average is 1.55 patients per hour per provider

Location:
Fort Walton Beach is a scenic Gulf Coast community in the Florida Panhandle, known for its white sand beaches, water sports, and easy-going lifestyle. A great spot for providers seeking coastal living with active outdoor recreation.

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Opportunity Healthcare (OHC) is the nation's leading Advanced Practice Provider (APP) recruitment agency, specializing in locum tenens and permanent placement for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and CRNAs. With deep expertise in APP staffing, OHC connects top-tier providers with exceptional opportunities nationwide.

For more information or to apply, contact:
Dan Pollock
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• High-volume coastal Florida ED with 55,000+ annual patient visits
• 10-12 shifts per month (60-120 hours) – non-consecutive scheduling welcome
• Hospital-based emergency department – 1.7 patients/hour APP average, 25% admission rate