JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Shreveport, LA
- Service Setting: Inpatient (Emergency Department)
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible schedule with Day, Mid, and Night shifts available COVERAGE DATES
- Start 01/01/2026 - Ongoing COVERAGE & SHIFT SCHEDULE
- MonTue: 7a5p, 9a7p, 3p12a, 7p7a
- WedFri: 7a4p, 9a6p, 3p12a, 7p7a
- SatSun: 7a5p, 12p10p, 7p7a
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: All ages (per ED policy)
- Patient Volume/Census: 75 patients/day (27,400 annually)
- Admissions: Yes, as clinically indicated through the ED
- Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
- EMR System: Epic
- Office Equipment Available: Standard ED diagnostic and monitoring equipment
- Specialty Backup: All major specialties except Neurosurgery and Hand Surgery
- Advanced Practice Provider Coverage: NPs/PAs on site daily
- Reason for Coverage: Full-time vacancy
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary/Expedited Privileges: Expedited credentialing feasible ( 30+ days)
- Standard Credentialing Timeline: 90 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
- Core emergency medicine procedures
- Emergency medical evaluation and stabilization
- Basic and advanced life support procedures
- Coordination of emergency consults and admissions
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Active Louisiana medical license
- BC in Emergency Medicine (EM residency trained only)
- DEA
- Certifications: ATLS and ACLS not required for EM-boarded physicians
- Experience: EM residency trained (BC or BE accepted)
- Other Qualifications: Proficiency with Epic EMR
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide emergency department evaluation and management across presenting conditions.
- Stabilize, treat, and coordinate disposition in collaboration with hospital teams.
- Document care accurately and timely within Epic.<
