Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Ferriday, LA

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Ferriday, Louisiana, 71334!

About The Position

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens assignment in Louisiana, starting Dec 1, 2025. This 12-week opportunity offers independent coverage of the core adult emergency department, with APP relief between 10am and 8pm, and features 24-hour shifts scheduled four times monthly.

Job Details

• Location : Louisiana
• Start Date : Dec 1, 2025
• LOA : 12 weeks
• Provider Type Needed : Emergency Medicine Physician
• Schedule : 4x24-hour shifts per month, 8am-8am; APP relief available 10am-8pm

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Benefits

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client / provider solutions. Wellhart's ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you're a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to :

Travel the United States and see new places.

Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.

Set your own schedule.

Earn more money than permanent providers.

Experience new practice settings.

Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!