Locum Physician (MD/DO)

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Shreveport, LA Service Setting: Hospital Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: August 2025 12-month assignment Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a6p, 12p11p, 8p7a (MDs); 9a9p, 1a1p (NP/PAs) COVERAGE DATES August 2025 start Ongoing for 12 months Minimum 3 shifts/month required Additional dates as scheduled PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: All ages Patient Volume/Census: ~98 patients/day Admissions: Yes (13.4%) Rounding: Not specified Phone Consults: Not specified Case Mix: Emergency Medicine FACILITY INFORMATION Annual ED Volume: 35,000 % EMS: 10.5% EMR System: Meditech Expanse Specialty Backup Available: Yes Support Staff Available: APPs, RNs, scribes (32 hours for MDs) Reason for Coverage: Staffing 2 FT physicians PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 6090 days (with clean file) COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate: TBD Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance REQUIRED PROCEDURES Emergency Medicine procedures appropriate for the volume and acuity (TBD by facility) JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Louisiana medical license and DEA required Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM only) DEA: Active Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS Experience: Minimum 2 years in Emergency Medicine Other Qualifications: EM residency trained DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide emergency care across a range of acuities Collaborate with APPs, nurses, and specialty backup Use Meditech Expanse EMR effectively Participate in EMR training and orientation Ensure timely and compassionate patient care in a high-volume ED