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

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Lafayette, LA
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: June months
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a7p, 7p7a COVERAGE DATES
• June 2025 ongoing (12-month commitment)
• Minimum: 7 shifts/month
• Preferred: 20 shifts/month (2 FT MDs needed)

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: 49 patients/day
• Admissions: 5% admission rate
• Rounding: Not Included
• Phone Consults: Not specified
• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine, general

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 14 ED beds
• Trauma Level: Level II
• EMR System: Ochsner EPIC
• Office Equipment Available: TBD
• Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, Orthopedics, IM, Radiology, FP, Pathology, Surgery, Urology, ICU, CCU, SICU
• Support Staff Available: NPPA coverage (12 hours/day)
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes Active LA license & clean file only
• Credentialing Timeline: 3060 days with active LA license & expedited request

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Louisiana license required
• Board: BC EM/IM/FM or BE EM with ACLS, ATLS, PALS
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS (required if not BCEM)
• Experience: Residency-trained in EM/IM/FP with EM experience
• Other Qualifications: Must complete VPMA interview, EMR (EPIC) training & orientation

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide 12-hour ED coverage in a Level II trauma center
• Perform standard emergency medicine procedures
• Collaborate with NPPA staff and specialty backup
• Participate in EMR documentation using Ochsner EPIC
• Maintain credentialing and licensing requirements