Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Abbeville, LA

• Service Setting: Hospital

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: ASAP - 12 to 18 months

• Clinical Shift Schedule: 6a - 6p; 6p - 6a

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: All ages

• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 45 patients per day

• Admissions: 8%

• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 7 ED beds; 3 Fast Track beds

• EMR System: Cerner Community Works

• Office Equipment Available: Standard ED equipment

• Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Podiatry, Surgery

• Support Staff Available: NP/PA coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (clean file required)

• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 60-90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Emergency Medicine procedures

• Moderate sedation

• Critical care management



JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active LA license, DEA, and CDS required

• Board: BC/BE in EM/FM/IM with Emergency Medicine experience

• DEA: Required

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

• Experience: Residency trained in EM/FM/IM required

• Other Qualifications: CME and case logs required; LA PCF required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide emergency department coverage

• Evaluate and treat acute and critical patients

• Manage patient flow in ED setting

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation