Physician / Emergency Medicine / Louisiana / Locum Tenens / Emergency Medicine P

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Shreveport, LA
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: August -month assignment
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a6p, 12p11p, 8p7a (MDs); 9a9p, 1a1p (NP/PAs) COVERAGE DATES
• August 2025 start
• Ongoing for 12 months
• Minimum 3 shifts/month required
• Additional dates as scheduled

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: All ages
• Patient Volume/Census: 98 patients/day
• Admissions: Yes (13.4%)
• Rounding: Not specified
• Phone Consults: Not specified
• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Annual ED Volume: 35,000
• % EMS: 10.5%
• EMR System: Meditech Expanse
• Specialty Backup Available: Yes
• Support Staff Available: APPs, RNs, scribes (32 hours for MDs)
• Reason for Coverage: Staffing 2 FT physicians

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 6090 days (with clean file)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Emergency Medicine procedures appropriate for the volume and acuity (TBD by facility)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Louisiana medical license and DEA required
• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM only)
• DEA: Active
• Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in Emergency Medicine
• Other Qualifications: EM residency trained

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide emergency care across a range of acuities
• Collaborate with APPs, nurses, and specialty backup
• Use Meditech Expanse EMR effectively
• Participate in EMR training and orientation
• Ensure timely and compassionate patient care in a high-volume ED