Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician – Emergency Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Breaux Bridge, LA
  
• Service Setting: Hospital
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  
• Coverage Period: May 2025 – Ongoing
  
• Clinical Shift Schedule:
  
• MD: 6a–6p, 6p–6a (24/7 coverage model)
  
• NP/PA: 11a–9p (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)
  

• May 2025 – Ongoing (12-month assignment)

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults
  
• Patient Volume/Census: Approx. 47 patients/day
  
• Admissions: Yes (3.2% admission rate)
  
• Case Mix: Emergency care
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 5 ED beds + fast track beds
  
• EMR System: Ochsner EPIC
  
• Special Services: CT scan, ICU, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound
  
• Support Staff Available: NP/PAs on-site 10 hrs, 4 days/week
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (Expedited possible)
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 45–60 days with clean file
  

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered or included in all-in rate
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Standard emergency medicine procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Louisiana state license required
  
• Board: BC/BE in EM, FM, or IM (No ABPS)
  
• DEA: Active DEA certification required
  
• Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS
  
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of emergency medicine experience
  
• Other Qualifications: EMR proficiency required
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide full-scope emergency care in a fast-paced setting
  
• Collaborate with NP/PA team for patient throughput
  
• Manage acute medical conditions and stabilize critically ill patients
  
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC
  
• Participate in team briefings, shift handovers, and follow hospital protocols
  

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