Physician / Emergency Medicine / Louisiana / Locum tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job

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