JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Title : Physician Emergency Medicine
- Job Type : Locum Tenens
- Location : Abbeville, LA
- Service Setting : Hospital Emergency Department
- Coverage Type : Clinical Only
- Coverage Period : October months
- Clinical Shift Schedule : - Physicians : 6a6p; 6p6a - APPs : 9a9p (MonWed), 10a8p (ThursFri), 12p8p (SatSun)
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics : Adults & PediatricsPatient Volume / Census : 16,000 annually ( 45 / day)% EMS : 12.4%Admissions : 8%FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department : 7 ED beds + 3 Fast TrackEMR System : Cerner Community WorksSpecialty Backup Available : Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Podiatry, SurgeryReason for Coverage : Supplemental CoveragePRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required : YesCredentialing Timeline : 3060 days (expedited available with clean file)OnboardingRequirements : EMR training, then orientation
ComplianceRequirements : Flu, TB, COVID vaccine required
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses : Active LA license or IMLC eligible; CDS; DEA (with LA address)Board : BC / BE in EM, FM, or IM (must have EM experience)Certifications : ACLS, ATLS, PALS (required unless ABEM certified & participating in ABEM continuing certification)Residency Training : EM, FM, or IMExperience : Minimum 2 years ED experience (required for FM / IM trained)