EM MD/DO - Morgan City, LA

Optigy Group; Morgan City (LA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 303,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage $100K/$300K

LPCF enrollment required (Louisiana)

Job summary

Optigy Group is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for locum coverage in Louisiana. The position covers a Level III ED with approximately 28,000 annual visits, a 15-bed ED, and a 149-bed hospital, with dedicated NP/PA support and Epic EMR.

New graduates are welcomed, and ongoing locum coverage opportunities exist. Candidates must hold an active LA medical license or IMLC and be board-certified in EM, FM, or IM.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with emergency medicine training and board certification.
• Active LA license or IMLC required for licensure.
• DEA license with Louisiana address must be active.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour physician coverage in a Level III ED.
• Collaborate with APPs to ensure continuous patient care.
• Maintain compliance with credentialing and state requirements.

Skills

MD/DO

Board Certified (EM/FM/IM)

Active Louisiana license or IMLC

Active DEA with LA address

Education

Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine residency

Board Certification in EM, FM, or IM

Job description

EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN – LOCUMS

Location: Louisiana
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Setting: Level III Emergency Department
EMR: Epic

THE OPPORTUNITY

• ~28,000 annual ED visits

• 15-bed Emergency Department

• 149-bed hospital

• 24-hour physician coverage

• 16 hours/day NP/PA coverage

• New graduates accepted

• Ongoing locum coverage opportunity

QUALIFICATIONS

• MD/DO

• Completed residency in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine

• Board Certified in EM, FM, or IM

• Must have an active Louisiana medical license or IMLC to be presented

• Active DEA with Louisiana address

• Louisiana Controlled Substance License

• Must meet applicable requirements for supervising NP/PA providers

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

• ACLS

• PALS

• ATLS required unless ABEM-certified

• ABEM-certified physicians who are actively participating in ABEM MOC do not require additional merit badges

CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS

• Case logs covering the past 2 years

• CME documentation for the past 2 years

• Current flu vaccination

• TB documentation within the past 12 months or applicable chest X-ray

• COVID vaccination

• Completion of required sedation modules during onboarding and reappointment

MALPRACTICE

• $100K/$300K coverage

• Locums providers must be enrolled in Louisiana Patient Compensation Fund (LPCF) for a minimum of 90 days at a time

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

Join a busy Level III ED with approximately 28,000 annual visits, Epic EMR, dedicated APP coverage, and a 15-bed emergency department within a 149-bed hospital.

Presentation Requirement: Must have an active LA medical license or IMLC.