Locums ER Physician (MD/DO)

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Locums ER Physician (MD/DO)

Quick overview

The physician will work in a high-volume Emergency Department managing acute and chronic complaints across all age groups, providing care within a team-based model with strong specialty support. Shifts involve 12-hour blocks, primarily days with some required night shifts, managing an expected pace of 2.5–3 patients per hour.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an MD or DO degree and hold an active Oklahoma medical license, with Emergency Medicine Board Certification preferred or Family Medicine certification with strong ED experience. A minimum of two years of recent experience in an ED or Urgent Care setting, along with current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, is mandatory.

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Job description

Locums ER Physician (MD/DO) — Tahlequah, OK 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 Opportunity Snapshot 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 Patient Volume & Coverage 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 Clinical Scope Typical Emergency Department acuity Comfortable managing acute + chronic complaints across all age groups
Support &
Resources
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

Requirements

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 Why This Assignment? 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 Interested? Submit your CV and one of our dedicated recruiters will reach out to obtain your availability and further discuss the role.