Physician / Emergency Medicine / Louisiana / Locum Tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job
Adelphi Staffing, LLC
Lafayette, LA, 70500, USA
Lafayette, LA, 70500, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- Locum Tenens
- Level II Trauma Center
The Emergency Medicine Physician role is a locum tenens position providing 12-hour clinical shifts in a Level II trauma center in Lafayette, Louisiana. The physician will manage adult patients in the emergency department, perform standard emergency procedures, and collaborate with specialty backup and support staff. Required qualifications include an active Louisiana medical license, board certification or eligibility, and certifications in ACLS, ATLS, and PALS.
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Emergency Medicine
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Lafayette, LA
- Service Setting: Hospital
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: June 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
- Rounding: Not Included
- Phone Consults: Not specified
- Case Mix: Emergency Medicine, general
FACILITY INFORMATION
- No. of Beds in Department: 14 ED beds
- Trauma Level: Level II
- EMR System: Ochsner EPIC
- Office Equipment Available: TBD
- Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, Orthopedics, IM, Radiology, FP, Pathology, Surgery, Urology, ICU, CCU, SICU
- Support Staff Available: NPPA coverage (12 hours/day)
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes Active LA license & clean file only
- Credentialing Timeline: 3060 days with active LA license & expedited request
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Rate: TBD
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: Active Louisiana license required
- Board: BC EM/IM/FM or BE EM with ACLS, ATLS, PALS
- 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




