Physician / Emergency Medicine / Louisiana / Locum tenens / Emergency Medicine P

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Jennings, LA Service Setting: Inpatient Emergency Department Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: June 2025 June 2026 Clinical Shift Schedule: Physicians: 6a6p and 6p6a (24-hour single coverage), NP/PA: 10a10p daily PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics Patient Volume/Census: 38 patients/day ( 13,368 annually) % EMS: 17% Admissions: 11% Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine FACILITY INFORMATION Facility: Ochsner American Legion Hospital 5 ED beds Trauma Level: Level 3 EMR System: Ochsner EPIC Support Staff Available: NP/PA coverage (10a10p daily) Specialty Backup Available: OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, IM, Radiology, FP, Surgery (most transfers go to Lake Charles and Lafayette) Reason for Coverage: 3 Full-Time Physicians (45 shifts/month) PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 3060 days with active LA license & clean file Temporary/Expedited Privileges: Yes with active LA license & clean file Compliance Requirements: Flu and other immunizations required Onboarding Requirements: EMR training and orientation JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Louisiana Medical License & DEA Board: BC/BE in EM or BC/BE in IM/FM (with EM experience) Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS required if not BCEM Experience: Minimum 2 years of Emergency Medicine experience required for non-EM trained Residency Training: EM, IM, or FM with Emergency Medicine experience