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

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Chalmette, LA Service Setting: Hospital Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: June 2025 Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a7p, 2p12a, 7p7a (Physicians); 9a9p (NP/PA) PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 79 patients per day (Annual ED volume: 28,415) Admissions: 8.7% of patients admitted Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 10 (ED & Fast Track) EMR System: Ochsner EPIC Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonary, Urology, Gastroenterology, ICU, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Radiology, General Surgery Support Staff Available: MD/DO coverage (34 hours), NP/PA coverage (12 hours) Reason for Coverage: Staffing coverage need PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: Yes, with clean file Credentialing Timeline: 3060 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate: TBD Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES Emergency medical procedures consistent with general hospital emergency medicine practice JOB REQUIREMENTS Active Louisiana medical license required BE/BC in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine; If not ABEM certified, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required Relevant Emergency Medicine experience EMR proficiency (Epic); Orientation, EMR training, and shadow shift required DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency department Collaborate with advanced practice providers and multidisciplinary team Accurately document all encounters using Ochsner EPIC Participate in onboarding including orientation, EMR training, and shadowing Ensure care aligns with current emergency medicine standards and protocols