Physician / Emergency Medicine / Louisiana / Locum Tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job
Adelphi Staffing, LLC
Jennings, LA, 70546, USA
Jennings, LA, 70546, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- Locum Tenens
- Emergency Department
This locum tenens position is for an Emergency Medicine Physician to provide inpatient clinical coverage in a Level 3 trauma hospital in Jennings, Louisiana. The role requires managing adult and pediatric emergency patients with shifts covering 24-hour periods, supported by NP/PA staff and specialty back-up. Candidates must hold an active Louisiana medical license, relevant board certification, and required ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications with at least two years of emergency medicine experience.
JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Jennings, LA Service Setting: Inpatient Emergency Department Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: ASAP June 2026 Clinical Shift Schedule: Physicians: 6a6p and 6p6a (24-hour single coverage), NP/PA: 10a10p daily
PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics Patient Volume/Census: 38 patients/day ( 13,368 annually) % EMS: 17% Admissions: 11% Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION Facility: Ochsner American Legion Hospital 5 ED beds Trauma Level: Level 3 EMR System: Ochsner EPIC Support Staff Available: NP/PA coverage (10a10p daily) Specialty Backup Available: OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, IM, Radiology, FP, Surgery (most transfers go to Lake Charles and Lafayette) Reason for Coverage: 3 Full-Time Physicians (45 shifts/month)
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 3060 days with active LA license & clean file Temporary/Expedited Privileges: Yes with active LA license & clean file Compliance
Requirements: Flu and other immunizations required Onboarding
Requirements: EMR training and orientation
JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Louisiana Medical License & DEA Board: BC/BE in EM or BC/BE in IM/FM (with EM experience) Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS required if not BCEM Experience: Minimum 2 years of Emergency Medicine experience required for non-EM trained Residency Training: EM, IM, or FM with Emergency Medicine experience
PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics Patient Volume/Census: 38 patients/day ( 13,368 annually) % EMS: 17% Admissions: 11% Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION Facility: Ochsner American Legion Hospital 5 ED beds Trauma Level: Level 3 EMR System: Ochsner EPIC Support Staff Available: NP/PA coverage (10a10p daily) Specialty Backup Available: OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, IM, Radiology, FP, Surgery (most transfers go to Lake Charles and Lafayette) Reason for Coverage: 3 Full-Time Physicians (45 shifts/month)
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 3060 days with active LA license & clean file Temporary/Expedited Privileges: Yes with active LA license & clean file Compliance
Requirements: Flu and other immunizations required Onboarding
Requirements: EMR training and orientation
JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Louisiana Medical License & DEA Board: BC/BE in EM or BC/BE in IM/FM (with EM experience) Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS required if not BCEM Experience: Minimum 2 years of Emergency Medicine experience required for non-EM trained Residency Training: EM, IM, or FM with Emergency Medicine experience




