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 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
