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Emergency Medicine Physician

Quick overview

Provide emergency medical care to patients of all ages and perform necessary emergency procedures in a Level III trauma center. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and specialty backup services to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements summary

Must hold an active Louisiana medical license and be board certified in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine with at least 2 years of experience. Required certifications include ACLS, PALS, ATLS, and BLS, along with a valid Louisiana DEA license.

postgraduate degreeACLSBLSPALSEpic EMRATLSMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient evaluationEmergency proceduresEmergency medicineClinical diagnosisAcute condition management

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title

Emergency Medicine
Job
Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Morgan City, LA
Service
Setting: Emergency Department
Coverage
Type: Clinical Only
Coverage
Period: April 11, 2026 – Ongoing
Clinical
Shift
Schedule: 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM; 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)

Coverage dates
Ongoing coverage; minimum 3 shifts required

PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics

All ages
Patient
Volume/Census: Approximately 60 patients per day; ~22,000 annual visits
Admissions: Approximately 6.6%
Case
Mix: Broad emergency medicine cases in a community hospital setting

FACILITY INFORMATION • No. of Beds in Department

12 ED beds
Trauma
Level: Level III
EMR
System: Epic (Ochsner)
Office
Equipment
Available: CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, lab services
Specialty
Backup
Available: ENT, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Surgery, Pulmonology, Oncology, Hematology
Support
Staff
Available: NP/PA support coverage (10-hour shifts during week)
Reason for
Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required

Yes
Credentialing
Timeline: Approximately 45–60 days

Compensation & benefits • rate

TBD
Travel,
Lodging, and
Malpractice
Insurance: Not Specified

Required procedures
Emergency medicine procedures across full acuity range

JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses

Active LA license required
Board: Board Certified in EM, FM, or IM (EM experience required)
DEA: LA DEA and controlled substance license required
Certifications: ACLS, PALS, ATLS, BLS
Experience: Minimum 2 years of emergency medicine experience
Other
Qualifications: Residency-trained (EM/FM/IM); must meet all facility credentialing requirements

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide emergency medical care across all patient populations
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute conditions
Perform emergency procedures as needed
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and specialty backup services
Maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR

Benefits

Travel
Malpractice insurance
Lodging