Emergency Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at ER in Louisiana

This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id:

ORD- -MD-LA
Title:

MD
Dates Needed:

ASAP - Ongoing
Shift Type:

Day Shift; Night Shift
Assignment Type:

ER
Call Required:

No
Board Certification Required:

Yes
Job Duration:

Locums
About the Facility

This facility operates a 12-bed emergency department within a 149-bed hospital, serving an annual emergency department volume of approximately 28,000 visits. The department maintains an established staffing model with physician and APP coverage to support quality emergency care delivery. Staffing and infrastructure are in place to support locum tenens clinicians during assigned shifts.
About the Facility Location

Louisiana offers a range of regional attractions, outdoor recreation opportunities, and cultural experiences accessible throughout the state. Clinicians on assignment may find year-round activities spanning natural landscapes, historical sites, and community events across the region. The state provides a welcoming environment for professionals seeking both professional engagement and leisure pursuits during their time away from clinical duties.
About the Clinicians Workday

The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide clinical coverage during day and night shifts in a 12-bed emergency department, working 12-hour shifts scheduled from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The clinician will evaluate and manage emergency presentations across all age groups while maintaining accurate clinical documentation throughout each assigned shift. The staffing model includes MD/DO coverage for 24 hours per day, supported by NP/PA coverage for 10 hours per day, four days per week. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required for this assignment; no call responsibilities are associated with this position.

Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD:

28,000 annual ED volume
Support Staff:

MD/DO 24-hour coverage;

NP/PA 10-hour coverage, 4 days per week
Patient Population:

All Ages
Location Type:

On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required:

Yes
Government:

No
Shift Times:

Physician: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM;

NP/PA: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday - Sunday;

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM and 12:00 PM -
CertificationsRequired:

Board certification required;

prescriptive authority required

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