Physician Emergency Medicine Locums Chalmette LA

Optigy; Chalmette (LA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Emergency Medicine physician for their community ED in Chalmette, Louisiana. The role involves managing a high volume of patients with a supportive team. Ideal candidates will be board eligible/certified in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine. Competitive hourly rates and travel expenses are covered.

Benefits

Travel and lodging paid

Qualifications

• Must be BE/BC in EM, FM, or IM; ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required if not ABEM-certified.
• Active Louisiana medical license required.

Responsibilities

• Full-time Emergency Medicine physician needed at a high-volume community ED.
• Approx. 79 patients per day; 11.3% EMS, 8.7% admission rate.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

ACLS

ATLS

PALS

Education

Residency training

Job description

Specialty:
Emergency Medicine (Physician – ABEM, FP, or IM)
Location:
Chalmette, Louisiana
Company:
Optigy
Type:
Locum Tenens | Full-Time | Onsite
Hourly Rate:
$275

Highlights
Start date: June 2025
Open-ended assignment with 15–20 shifts/month available
Minimum 3–5 shifts per block
Expedited privileging available (clean file required)
EMR: Ochsner EPIC

Job Summary

• Full-time Emergency Medicine physician needed at a high-volume community ED in Louisiana

• Annual ED volume: 28,415

• Approx. 79 patients per day; 11.3% EMS, 8.7% admission rate

• ED has 10 beds, no trauma designation

• MD/DO coverage: 34 hours daily

• NP/PA coverage: 12 hours daily

• Shift times: 7a–7p, 2p–12a, 7p–7a (Physician); 9a–9p (NP/PA)

• Must be BE/BC in EM, FM, or IM; if not ABEM-certified, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS are required

• Residency training preferred but not mandatory

• Providers must complete orientation, EMR training, and a shadow shift

Credentialing Requirements

• Active Louisiana medical license

• ABEM, AOBEM, ABFM, ABIM accepted (ABPS not accepted)

• Credentialing timeframe: 30–60 days

• Immunizations required (waiver considered)

• Travel and lodging paid

• Clean file preferred for expedited onboarding

Available Specialty Backup
Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonary, Urology, Gastroenterology, ICU, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Radiology, General Surgery

Recruiter Contact:
Lisa Meyers
[e-mail]