Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Physician – Emergency Medicine • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Shreveport, LA • Service Setting: Inpatient (Emergency Department) • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 – Ongoing • Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible schedule with Day, Mid, and Night shifts available COVERAGE DATES • Start 01/01/2026 - Ongoing COVERAGE & SHIFT SCHEDULE • Mon–Tue: 7a–5p, 9a–7p, 3p–12a, 7p–7a • Wed–Fri: 7a–4p, 9a–6p, 3p–12a, 7p–7a • Sat–Sun: 7a–5p, 12p–10p, 7p–7a PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: All ages (per ED policy) • Patient Volume/Census: ~75 patients/day (≈27,400 annually) • Admissions: Yes, as clinically indicated through the ED • Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine FACILITY INFORMATION • EMR System: Epic • Office Equipment Available: Standard ED diagnostic and monitoring equipment • Specialty Backup: All major specialties except Neurosurgery and Hand Surgery • Advanced Practice Provider Coverage: NPs/PAs on site daily • Reason for Coverage: Full-time vacancy PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Temporary/Expedited Privileges: Expedited credentialing feasible (~30+ days) • Standard Credentialing Timeline: ~90 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Core emergency medicine procedures • Emergency medical evaluation and stabilization • Basic and advanced life support procedures • Coordination of emergency consults and admissions JOB REQUIREMENTS • Active Louisiana medical license • BC in Emergency Medicine (EM residency trained only) • DEA • Certifications: ATLS and ACLS not required for EM-boarded physicians • Experience: EM residency trained (BC or BE accepted) • Other Qualifications: Proficiency with Epic EMR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide emergency department evaluation and management across presenting conditions. • Stabilize, treat, and coordinate disposition in collaboration with hospital teams. • Document care accurately and timely within Epic. • Participate in handoffs and adhere to ED clinical protocols and quality measures. • Communicate effectively with nursing, consultants, and ancillary staff.