Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Physician – Emergency Medicine (ABEM, AOBEM, ABFM) Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Alexandria, LA Service Setting: Hospital – Emergency Department Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: November 1, 2025 – Ongoing (minimum 6+ month assignment) Clinical Shift Schedule:Physician:Mon–Wed: 7a–5p, 10a–8p, 3p–1a, 4p–12a, 8p–7a,Thurs–Sun: 7a–5p, 10a–9p, 4p–2a, 8p–7a APPs:Mon–Fri: 6a–6p, 8a–7p, 12p–11p, 6p–6a Sat–Sun: 6a–6p, 9a–9p, 6p–6a PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults Patient Volume/Census: ~49,500 annual visits (~135/day) Admissions: 22% EMS Percentage: 30% FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 42 ED beds Trauma Level: Not specified EMR System: Meditech (transitioning to Epic March 2025) Specialty Backup Available: Robust backup specialties on-site Scribe Coverage: 10 hrs/day Staffing Model:Physicians (MDDO): 49 hours Mon–Wed; 42 hours Sat–Sun (~3.5 FTE, ~42 shifts/month) APPs (NP/PAs): 46 hours Mon–Fri; 36 hours Sat–Sun Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: ~90 days Expedited Privileges: No – temporary privileges not allowed Orientation Requirements: EMR training, SCP orientation with shadow shift REQUIRED PROCEDURES Standard emergency medicine procedures JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Louisiana medical license Board: BC in ABEM, AOBEM, ABFM (FM must show proof of ED work in past 2 years) Certifications: ATLS (FM only), ACLS, PALS Residency Training: EM or FM residency required Experience: Minimum 2 years ED experience if FM trained