Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Lafayette, LA
New Orleans, LA, 70116, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- Locum tenens emergency physician
- Emergency Medicine
- Level II trauma center
Locum tenens Emergency Medicine physician role in Lafayette, LA providing 12-hour ED coverage at a Level II trauma hospital. Position is a clinical-only, June 2025 start with a 12-month commitment, requiring active Louisiana license, board certification/EM experience, and credentialing; compensation includes travel, lodging, and malpractice. Shifts are 3x12 (7a-7p or 7p-7a), minimum 7 shifts/month (preferred ~20), with EPIC EMR and multidisciplinary specialty backup.
Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Lafayette, LA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Lafayette, Louisiana, 70506!
JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Emergency Medicine
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Lafayette, LA
- Service Setting: Hospital
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: June 2025 12 months
- Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a7p, 7p7a COVERAGE DATES
- June 2025 ongoing (12-month commitment)
- Minimum: 7 shifts/month
- Preferred: 20 shifts/month (2 FT MDs needed)
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Adults
- Patient Volume/Census: 49 patients/day
- Admissions: 5% admission rate
- Case Mix: Emergency Medicine, general
FACILITY INFORMATION
- No. of Beds in Department: 14 ED beds
- Trauma Level: Level II
- EMR System: Ochsner EPIC
- Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, Orthopedics, IM, Radiology, FP, Pathology, Surgery, Urology, ICU, CCU, SICU
- Support Staff Available: NPPA coverage (12 hours/day)
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes Active LA license & clean file only
- Credentialing Timeline: 3060 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: Active Louisiana license required
- Board: BC EM/IM/FM
- Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS (required if not BCEM)
- Experience: Residency-trained in EM/IM/FP with EM experience
- Other Qualifications: Must complete VPMA interview, EMR (EPIC) training & orientation
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide 12-hour ED coverage in a Level II trauma center
- Perform standard emergency medicine procedures
- Collaborate with NPPA staff and specialty backup
- Participate in EMR documentation using Ochsner EPIC
- Maintain credentialing and licensing requirements
About Adelphi Locums
Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.
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