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:
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7am–7pm
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8am–8pm
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10am–10pm
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11am–11pm
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12pm–12am
Night shifts may include:
Patient Volume & Coverage
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200+ total volume between ED + Urgent Care in a 24-hour period
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Department average: ~230 patients/day
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Expected pace: 2.5–3 patients/hour
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Typical ED physician load: ~16–22 patients/shift (acuity dependent)
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Double coverage in place
Clinical Scope
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Typical Emergency Department acuity
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Comfortable managing acute + chronic complaints across all age groups
Support & Resources
Robust onsite/call support, including:
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24/7 Pediatric coverage + Hospitalist in-house
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Ortho coverage
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STEMI call
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ENT call
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Podiatry
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Nephrology (no inpatient dialysis)
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OB
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Behavioral Health and additional specialty support
Requirements
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MD/DO
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Oklahoma medical license (active)
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Emergency Medicine Board Certified (preferred) or Board Eligible
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Family Medicine board certified considered with strong ED experience
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Minimum 2+ years recent experience in ED or Urgent Care
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Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
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Must be flexible and willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Why This Assignment?
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Competitive hourly rate
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Variety of shift start times (more scheduling flexibility)
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Strong backup coverage and specialty support
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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.
