Emergency Medicine Physician

Adelphi Staffing

Chalmette, Louisiana

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Cardiology, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Care, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Epic Systems, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, Health Informatics, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Identify Issues, Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), On Call, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Radiology, Time Management, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Urology
LOCATION
Chalmette, Louisiana
POSTED
2 days ago
JOB OVERVIEW<\/b>
  • Profession: Physician<\/li>
  • Specialty: Emergency Medicine<\/li>
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens<\/li>
  • Location: Chalmette, Louisiana<\/li>
  • Facility: St. Bernard Parish Hospital<\/li>
  • Health System: SCP Health - Locums<\/li>
  • Coverage Period: Apr 30, 2026 – Ongoing<\/li>
  • Shift Schedule: Days, 7a -7p; Mid, 2p -12a; Nights, 7p -7a<\/li>
  • Number of Positions: 1<\/li>
  • Reason for Coverage: Coverage<\/li>
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered<\/li> <\/ul> PATIENT INFORMATION<\/b>
    • Average Daily Volume: 79 patients per day<\/li>
    • Case Mix: Consistent with emergency department cases (cardiac, neurological, trauma, and general medical emergencies)<\/li> <\/ul> FACILITY INFORMATION<\/b>
      • No. of Beds in Department: 10 ED beds<\/li>
      • Trauma Level: N/A<\/li>
      • EMR System: Ochsner EPIC<\/li>
      • Specialty Backup Available: Yes, on -call backup for Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonary, Urology, Gastroenterology, ICU, Ortho, Psych, Radiology, and General Surgery<\/li>
      • Support Staff Available: NPPA (Advanced Practice Provider) coverage 9a -9p<\/li> <\/ul> PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE<\/b>
        • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes<\/li>
        • Credentialing Timeline: 30 -60 days<\/li>
        • Temporary Privileges Available: Yes, expedited with clean file<\/li> <\/ul> JOB REQUIREMENTS<\/b>
          • Board: BE/BC in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine (ABEM preferred; if not ABEM, ACLS, ATLS, PALS required)<\/li>
          • Licenses: Active Louisiana state license required<\/li>
          • DEA / CDS: Active DEA with LA address required<\/li>
          • Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS required if not ABEM certified<\/li>
          • Experience: Residency trained in specialty required<\/li>
          • Other Qualifications: Must be willing to work night and day shifts; flu/immunization waiver available<\/li> <\/ul> DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES<\/b>
            • Provide high -quality emergency medical care to patients of all ages presenting to the ED.<\/li>
            • Rapidly assess, diagnose, and stabilize acute conditions, including trauma, cardiac, and neurological emergencies.<\/li>
            • Coordinate with on -call specialists (Cardiology, Ortho, General Surgery, etc.) for complex cases.<\/li>
            • Supervise and collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers (NPPA) during their coverage hours.<\/li>
            • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Ochsner EPIC EMR.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div>

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