Emergency Medicine Physician

adelphimedicalstaffing; Chalmette (LA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Part time

Job summary

adelphimedicalstaffing seeks a physician for Emergency Medicine coverage in Chalmette, LA. The locum tenens role covers days, evenings, and nights with a 7a-7p, 2p-12a, and 7p-7a shift rotation.

Esteemed for comprehensive ED care in a 10-bed unit, EPIC EMR, and robust specialty backup. Board-eligible physicians with ABEM preferred, active Louisiana license, and ACLS/ATLS/PALS/BLS credentials are required or expected.

Qualifications

• Active board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine.
• Louisiana medical license must be active at start of coverage.
• Required ACLS/ATLS/PALS/BLS certifications if not ABEM.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages in the ED.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions in the emergency department.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Collaborate with specialty backup and support staff.
• Document patient encounters in Ochsner EPIC EMR.

Skills

ACLS/ATLS/PALS/BLS certificates

Education

Board-certified/BE in EM, FM, or IM

Active Louisiana medical license

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Id: H-MD-126931

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Chalmette, Louisiana

Coverage Period: Apr 30, 2026 – Ongoing

Shift Schedule: Days, Evenings, Nights (7a-7p, 2p-12a, 7p-7a)

Reason for Coverage: Coverage

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

Average Daily Volume: 79 patients per day

Case Mix: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonary, Urology, Gastroenterology, ICU, Ortho, Psych, Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging, General Surgery

FACILITY INFORMATION

No. of Beds in Department: 10

Trauma Level: N/A

EMR System: Ochsner EPIC

Specialty Backup Available: Yes – Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonary, Urology, Gastroenterology, ICU, Ortho, Psych, Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging, General Surgery

Support Staff Available: Physicians, NPs, PAs

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Credentialing Timeline: 30-60 days

Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine (ABEM preferred)

Licenses: Active Louisiana medical license required

Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS required if not ABEM certified

Experience: Residency trained in EM, FM, or IM

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages
• Manage acute and chronic conditions in the emergency department
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Collaborate with specialty backup and support staff
• Document patient encounters in Ochsner EPIC EMR