Emergency Medicine Physician

adelphimedicalstaffing; Morgan City (LA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

adelphimedicalstaffing is seeking a physician for 24-hour emergency department coverage in Morgan City, Louisiana. This locum tenens assignment runs from June 26, 2026, ongoing, with 24-hour shifts.

Requirements include BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine, active Louisiana license, and DEA with LA address; ACLS/PALS are required (ATLS if not ABEM). Institutional privileges and malpractice coverage are specified.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine.
• Active LA medical license and DEA with Louisiana address (per facility requirements).
• ACLS and PALS required; ATLS if not ABEM certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour emergency department physician coverage.
• Supervise and oversee NP/PA providers as required.
• Manage acute care patients, including stabilization and treatment.
• Perform procedures including sedation as per facility requirements.
• Maintain compliance with credentialing, licensing, and malpractice requirements.

Skills

Emergency medicine proficiency

Leadership / supervision

Education

ABEM/ABIM/ABFM board certification or eligibility

Job description

Job Overview

Job Id: H-MD-131106

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Morgan City, Louisiana

Coverage Period: Jun 26, 2026 – Ongoing

Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts

Hours Per Shift: 24

Reason for Coverage: Coverage

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

Patient Information

Average Daily Volume: 77 patients per day (28k annual)

Case Mix: Level 3 acuity, consistent with emergency medicine

Facility Information

No. of Beds in Department: 15 ED beds

EMR System: EPIC

Privileges & Compliance

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Required Procedures

Sedation procedures (onboarding modules required)

Job Requirements

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

Licenses: Active unrestricted LA Medical License, DEA License with LA address, LA Controlled Substance & Supervising Physician License (PA supervision)

DEA / CDS: Active DEA with LA address and LA Controlled Substance license

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

Experience: New Grad Accepted

Other Qualifications: Proof of CMEs for past 2 years, case logs for past 2 years, immunizations (flu, TB, COVID), sedation modules, $100K/$300K malpractice coverage plus LPCF enrollment

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour emergency department physician coverage
• Supervise and oversee NP/PA providers as required
• Manage acute care patients, including stabilization and treatment
• Perform procedures including sedation as per facility requirements
• Maintain compliance with credentialing, licensing, and malpractice requirements