Physician / Emergency Medicine / Louisiana / Locum Tenens / Emergency

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 & Pediatrics

Patient Volume/Census: 16,000 annually ( 45/day)

% EMS: 12.4%

Admissions: 8%

FACILITY INFORMATION

No. of Beds in Department: 7 ED beds + 3 Fast Track

EMR System: Cerner Community Works

Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Podiatry, Surgery

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Credentialing Timeline: 3060 days (expedited available with clean file)

Onboarding

Requirements: EMR training, then orientation

Compliance

Requirements: 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 IM

Experience: Minimum 2 years ED experience (required for FM/IM trained)

Permanent