Physician / Emergency Medicine / Louisiana / Locum Tenens / Physician- Emergency Medicine Job
Adelphi Staffing, LLC
Lake Charles, LA, 70601, USA
Lake Charles, LA, 70601, USA
- Healthcare
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- Locum Tenens
- Inpatient Care
This locum tenens position is for an Emergency Medicine Physician providing clinical care to adult patients in an inpatient hospital setting in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The role requires flexibility with a minimum of seven shifts per month, ensuring accurate medical documentation and compliance with hospital policies. Required qualifications include an active Louisiana medical license, DEA certification, emergency medicine experience, and specific life support certifications.
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Lake Charles, LA
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: 1 Oct 2025 1 Apr 2026
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible; Minimum 7 shifts/month; FT coverage needed
- On-Call Shift Schedule: No
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: 100% adult
- Patient Volume/Census: 66 patients per day
- Case Mix: General Emergency Cases
FACILITY INFORMATION
- EMR System: Meditech
- Specialty Backup Available: Yes
- Support Staff Available: MDDO for Black shifts, NPPA for Blue shifts
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: 30-90 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
- Rate: TBD
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: Active LA license required
- DEA: Active DEA Certification required
- Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS required
- Experience: Emergency Medicine experience required
- Other Qualifications: Stroke CME
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide emergency medical care to adult patients
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation in Meditech EMR
- Participate in EMR training and onboarding requirements
- Follow hospital policies and maintain active compliance




