Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title : Physician - Emergency Medicine (ABEM, AOBEM, ABFM, ABIM)

Job Type : Locum Tenens

Location : Morgan City, LA

Service Setting : Hospital - Emergency Department

Coverage Type : Clinical Only

Coverage Period : ASAP - 12 months

Clinical Shift Schedule :

Physicians : 6a-6p; 6p-6a

NP / PA : 9a-9p (Thurs-Sun); 8a-6p & 12p-10p (Mon-Wed)

On-Call Shift Schedule : Not Included

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics : Adults & Pediatrics

Patient Volume / Census : ~60 / day (~22,000 annually)

% EMS : 10.3%

% Admissions : 6.6%

FACILITY INFORMATION

No. of Beds in Department : 12 ED beds

Trauma Level : 3

EMR System : Ochsner EPIC

Support Staff Available : NP / PA coverage (10 hrs, 4 days / week)

Specialty Backup Available : ENT, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Orthopedics, IM, Radiology, FP, Pathology, Surgery, Pulmonology, Oncology, Hematology

Reason for Coverage : 3 Full-Time MDs Needed

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required : Yes

Credentialing Timeline : 45-60 days (with clean file)

Compliance Requirements : Flu and other immunizations required

Onboarding Requirements : EMR training followed by orientation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses : Active Louisiana State Medical License and DEA

Board : BC in EM, FM, or IM (minimum 2 years EM experience)

Certifications : ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS

Experience : Minimum 2 years of Emergency Medicine experience

Residency Training : EM, FM, or IM