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

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Morgan City, LA
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible Schedule
• On-Call Shift Schedule: None COVERAGE DATES
• ASAP Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: Approx. 28,000 annually (ED volume)
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Not Included
• Phone Consults: No
• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 12 ED Beds (149 total hospital beds)
• Trauma Level: Level 3
• EMR System: TBD
• Office Equipment Available: CT, Nuclear Med, Lab, MRI, ICU, PT, Ultrasound, Cardiac Cath Lab
• Specialty Backup Available: ENT, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Ortho, IM, Radiology, FP, Pathology, Surgery, Pulm, Oncology, Hematology
• Reason for Coverage: Full Time Vacancy

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: TBD
• Credentialing Timeline: 60 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Emergency Medicine Procedures (standard for ED physicians)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Louisiana license
• Board: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Experience: Emergency Medicine experience preferred

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide emergency medical care to patients of all ages
• Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Coordinate with specialty backup and hospital departments as needed
• Document all patient interactions in the EMR
• Maintain compliance with hospital protocols and state regulations