# Locums ER Physician (MD/DO)

> Blue United Sourcing · Tahlequah, United States · — · Posted 2026-01-26

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Healthcare

## 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.**

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## Apply

[Apply at Blue United Sourcing](https://apply.workable.com/blue-united-sourcing/j/AFAEB8ED69/apply)

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