Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Shreveport, LA Service Setting: Inpatient (Emergency Department) Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible schedule with Day, Mid, and Night shifts available COVERAGE DATES Start 01/01/2026 - Ongoing COVERAGE & SHIFT SCHEDULE MonTue: 7a5p, 9a7p, 3p12a, 7p7a WedFri: 7a4p, 9a6p, 3p12a, 7p7a SatSun: 7a5p, 12p10p, 7p7a PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: All ages (per ED policy) Patient Volume/Census: 75 patients/day ( 27,400 annually) Admissions: Yes, as clinically indicated through the ED Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: Epic Office Equipment Available: Standard ED diagnostic and monitoring equipment Specialty Backup: All major specialties except Neurosurgery and Hand Surgery Advanced Practice Provider Coverage: NPs/PAs on site daily Reason for Coverage: Full-time vacancy PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary/Expedited Privileges: Expedited credentialing feasible ( 30+ days) Standard Credentialing Timeline: 90 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES Core emergency medicine procedures Emergency medical evaluation and stabilization Basic and advanced life support procedures Coordination of emergency consults and admissions JOB REQUIREMENTS Active Louisiana medical license BC in Emergency Medicine (EM residency trained only) DEA Certifications: ATLS and ACLS not required for EM-boarded physicians Experience: EM residency trained (BC or BE accepted) Other Qualifications: Proficiency with Epic EMR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide emergency department evaluation and management across presenting conditions. Stabilize, treat, and coordinate disposition in collaboration with hospital teams. Document care accurately and timely within Epic. Participate in handoffs and adhere to ED clinical protocols and quality measures. Communicate effectively with nursing, consultants, and ancillary staff.

Created: 2026-03-10