Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Care Partners; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for Board Eligible or Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians to join their dynamic team as an Assistant Medical Director. This full-time position offers a competitive compensation package along with sign-on and relocation assistance. The role involves providing critical care in a well-equipped 40-bed Emergency Department that treats an average of 63,000 patients annually. Located in the vibrant community of Lake Charles, Louisiana, you will be part of a facility dedicated to improving patient experiences through state-of-the-art innovations and compassionate care. If you are passionate about emergency medicine and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Seeking Board Eligible or Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians.
• Full-time contracted position with competitive compensation.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care in a busy department.
• Work collaboratively with nursing and administrative staff.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Board Certification

Critical Care

Patient Care

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Board Eligible or Certified

Tools

McKesson EMR

Job description

OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking Board Eligible or Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians for the Assistant Medical Director position for our Emergency Department at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. This is a full-time 1099 contracted position. Very competitive compensation package plus sign-on and relocation assistance.

OUR FACILITY:

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, the main campus of the Memorial Health System, is the region's largest family-centered medical complex, serving the healthcare needs of Southwest Louisiana. The main campus consists of 313 licensed acute care beds. Memorial is constantly striving to improve the patient experience by offering the best quality of care in terms of both state-of-the-art innovations and treatment options, as well as the commitment of our dedicated and compassionate staff. The main campus provides the largest array of specialties, emergency, and critical care services in the community.

The 40-bed Emergency Department is just under 26,000 sq ft. and includes specialized treatment areas for critical care, mental health, and fast track non-critical care designed to improve the care process and reduce waiting times. The ER includes CT and digital x-ray technology in the center with specialized treatment areas for critical care, mental health, and fast track non-critical emergencies, treating an average of 63,000 patients in the ER annually.

Job Details:

• ED volume: 60,000
• BC/BE American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) trained physician welcome
• Newly renovated ED features 40 beds, CT, and digital x-ray in the department and specialty treatment areas for critical care, mental health, and fast track
• Physician coverage: 36-41 hours per day depending on the day (either 3 twelve-hour shifts or 3 ten-hour shifts and 1 eleven-hour shift)
• APP coverage: 55-69 hours per day depending on the day (variety of 10, 11, and 12-hour shifts starting at 7 am and going until 5 am)
• Average of 30 hrs Scribe coverage/day
• EMR: McKesson
• Supportive nursing and administrative staff

OUR COMMUNITY:

Lake Charles, Louisiana, in the southwest region of the state, is a thriving destination that caters to many different tastes from glitzy casinos and the quiet greens of award-winning golf courses to hunting and fishing adventures and over 75 festivals, ranging from the area’s family-friendly Mardi Gras to the Louisiana Pirate Festival!

The City of Lake Charles is conveniently located off Interstate-10 between Houston, TX, and New Orleans, LA. Our sandy beaches make up the shores of the Calcasieu River just 30 miles upstream from the Gulf of Mexico.

You may obtain more information about this position or express interest in this job by emailing your CV to our Physician and APP Recruiter. You may also visit our website for more details.