Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician Needed-Oklahoma

The Opportunity

We are actively seeking a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician for an ongoing locum tenens assignment at Mercy Hospital Ardmore and Mercy Hospital Ada, two Level III Trauma Centers in Ardmore and Ada, Oklahoma. This opportunity is available to help fill an ongoing physician vacancy and offers a supportive emergency department environment with strong specialty backup services.

Schedule & Logistics

Dates of Need: ASAP – January 29, 2027 (with potential for extension)

Shift Schedule: Emergency Department clinical shifts; schedule to be determined by facility

Coverage Requirements: Ongoing coverage; 1 physician requested

Call Requirements: No call required

Clinical Scope & Facility Details

Patient Volume: Approximately 20-25 patients per shift

Patient Demographics: Adult and pediatric emergency medicine patients

Support Staff: Approximately 6 RNs, 3 Medical Assistants, 1-2 APPs (PA/NPs), and 2 office support staff

Specialty Backup: 24/7 access to Anesthesia, General Surgery, Laboratory, Operating Room, and Radiology services

EMR System: Epic

Facility Type: Level III Trauma Centers

Department Beds: 17

Admissions Required: No

Rounding: Unassigned emergency department patients only

APP Supervision Required: No

Resident/Teaching Supervision Required: No

L&D Department: Yes

Procedures & Competencies

Required Core Procedures: Candidates should be comfortable performing the full spectrum of emergency medicine procedures consistent with hospital privileging requirements, including airway management, emergency resuscitation, laceration repair, fracture management, and other standard Emergency Medicine procedures.

Preferred Skills: Experience working in community emergency departments and managing both adult and pediatric patient populations is preferred.

Acuity/Protocol Notes: Level III Trauma facilities with comprehensive ancillary and specialty support available around the clock.

Required Qualifications

Board Status: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM or equivalent).

Licensure: Active, unrestricted Oklahoma medical license required, or eligibility through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC).

Certifications:

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• Active DEA (if required for privileging)

Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 days

Compensation & Travel

Rate: Highly competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience and availability.

Travel & Lodging: Round-trip travel, local transportation/rental car, and premium lodging are fully covered and coordinated internally.

Malpractice: Comprehensive malpractice insurance provided, including full tail coverage.

Next Steps

To be considered for this assignment, please reply directly to this posting with a copy of your most recent CV and a brief note regarding your upcoming availability.