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)

COVERAGE DATES:

• 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.

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.

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