Emergency Medicine Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 312,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for locum tenens coverage in Lafayette, LA. The role requires an active Louisiana license and board certification in emergency medicine. The physician will provide 12-hour emergency department coverage in a Level II trauma center, collaborating with support staff and maintaining credentialing requirements. Competitive compensation and benefits, including travel and lodging, are offered.

Benefits

Travel

Lodging

Malpractice Insurance

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana license required.
• Board certified in EM/IM/FM or BE EM with ACLS, ATLS, PALS.

Responsibilities

• Provide 12-hour ED coverage in a Level II trauma center.
• Perform standard emergency medicine procedures.
• Collaborate with NPPA staff and specialty backup.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Collaboration

Education

Residency-trained in EM/IM/FP

Tools

Ochsner EPIC

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Lafayette, LA
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: June months
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a 7p, 7p 7a

COVERAGE DATES

• June 2025 ongoing (12-month commitment)
• Minimum: 7 shifts/month
• Preferred: 20 shifts/month (2 FT MDs needed)

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: 49 patients/day
• Admissions: 5% admission rate
• Rounding: Not Included
• Phone Consults: Not specified
• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine, general

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 14 ED beds
• Trauma Level: Level II
• EMR System: Ochsner EPIC
• Office Equipment Available: TBD
• Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, Orthopedics, IM, Radiology, FP, Pathology, Surgery, Urology, ICU, CCU, SICU
• Support Staff Available: NPPA coverage (12 hours/day)
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes Active LA license & clean file only
• Credentialing Timeline: days with active LA license & expedited request

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Louisiana license required
• Board: BC EM/IM/FM or BE EM with ACLS, ATLS, PALS
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS (required if not BCEM)
• Experience: Residency-trained in EM/IM/FP with EM experience
• Other Qualifications: Must complete VPMA interview, EMR (EPIC) training & orientation

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide 12-hour ED coverage in a Level II trauma center
• Perform standard emergency medicine procedures
• Collaborate with NPPA staff and specialty backup
• Participate in EMR documentation using Ochsner EPIC
• Maintain credentialing and licensing requirements