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.