JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Breaux Bridge, LA Service Setting: Hospital Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: May 2025 Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: MD: 6a6p, 6p6a (24/7 coverage model) NP/PA: 11a9p (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) COVERAGE DATES May 2025 Ongoing (12-month assignment)
PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults Patient Volume/Census: Approx. 47 patients/day Admissions: Yes (3.2% admission rate) Case Mix: Emergency care
FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 5 ED beds + fast track beds EMR System: Ochsner EPIC Special Services: CT scan, ICU, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound Support Staff Available: NP/PAs on-site 10 hrs, 4 days/week Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (Expedited possible) Credentialing Timeline: 4560 days with clean file
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate: TBD Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered or included in all-in rate REQUIRED PROCEDURES Standard emergency medicine procedures
JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Louisiana state license required Board: BC/BE in EM, FM, or IM (No ABPS) DEA: Active DEA certification required Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS Experience: Minimum 2 years of emergency medicine experience Other Qualifications: EMR proficiency required
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide full-scope emergency care in a fast-paced setting Collaborate with NP/PA team for patient throughput Manage acute medical conditions and stabilize critically ill patients Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC Participate in team briefings, shift handovers, and follow hospital protocols
