Emergency Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at ER in Louisiana

LocumTenens.com

Melville, LA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Clinical Study Publications, Emergency Care, Emergency Management, Emergency Medicine, Hospital

LOCATION

Melville, LA

POSTED

6 days ago

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id:ORD-215823-MD-LA Title:MD Dates Needed:ASAP - Ongoing Shift Type:Day Shift; Night Shift Assignment Type:ER Call Required:No Board Certification Required:Yes Job Duration:Locums About the FacilityThis facility operates a 12-bed emergency department within a 149-bed hospital, serving an annual emergency department volume of approximately 28,000 visits. The department maintains an established staffing model with physician and APP coverage to support quality emergency care delivery. Staffing and infrastructure are in place to support locum tenens clinicians during assigned shifts. About the Facility LocationLouisiana offers a range of regional attractions, outdoor recreation opportunities, and cultural experiences accessible throughout the state. Clinicians on assignment may find year-round activities spanning natural landscapes, historical sites, and community events across the region. The state provides a welcoming environment for professionals seeking both professional engagement and leisure pursuits during their time away from clinical duties. About the Clinician's WorkdayThe Emergency Medicine Physician will provide clinical coverage during day and night shifts in a 12-bed emergency department, working 12-hour shifts scheduled from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The clinician will evaluate and manage emergency presentations across all age groups while maintaining accurate clinical documentation throughout each assigned shift. The staffing model includes MD/DO coverage for 24 hours per day, supported by NP/PA coverage for 10 hours per day, four days per week. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required for this assignment; no call responsibilities are associated with this position.Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:28,000 annual ED volume Support Staff:MD/DO 24-hour coverage;NP/PA 10-hour coverage, 4 days per week Patient Population:All Ages Location Type:On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes Government:No Shift Times:Physician: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM;NP/PA: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday - Sunday;8:00 AM - 6:00 PM and 12:00 PM - CertificationsRequired:Board certification required;prescriptive authority requiredWhy choose LocumTenens.com?Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:Precision job matching with proprietary algorithmRapid credentialing with Axuall Digital WalletConcierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialistDigital hub for assignment details

About the Company

LocumTenens.com

Welcome to a Career Opportunity with LocumTenens.com! We are a member of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, the third largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities. You will find us included among Atlanta's Best Places to Work and ranked #6 on Fortune 2018 Best Companies to Work for in Health Care and Biopharma. When hospitals or medical facilities are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary healthcare providers on demand. Patients Need Doctors – that’s where we come in … and you don’t need a medical degree! Demand is high and career opportunities are expanding.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

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