Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Franklin, LA • Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: 05/01/2026 – Ongoing • Clinical Shift Schedule: Multiple shifts available including Day (7a–4p, 9a-6p), Swing (3p–11p), and Night (7p–7a) COVERAGE DATES • Coverage begins May 1, 2026 • Ongoing coverage required • Flexible scheduling based on department needs PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adults • Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 25,000 annual ED visits • Admissions: Approximately 8% admissions or transfers • Case Mix: Broad emergency medicine case mix with most adult subspecialties available except Neurosurgery FACILITY INFORMATION • EMR System: Epic • Office Equipment Available: Standard emergency department equipment • Specialty Backup Available: Most adult subspecialties available except Neurosurgery • Support Staff Available: Advanced Practice Provider coverage from 12p – 9p along with nursing and ED support staff PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Emergency patient evaluation and stabilization • Airway management and intubation • Suturing and wound management • Fracture stabilization and splinting • Emergency diagnostic evaluation and treatment JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active Louisiana Medical License or willingness to obtain • Board: ABEM, ABIM, or ABFM with Emergency Medicine experience • DEA: Active DEA Certification • Certifications: BLS and ACLS • Experience: Emergency Medicine experience required; EM residency trained physicians considered • Other Qualifications: Fellowship training preferred; board certification preferred DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the emergency department • Perform patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning • Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostics • Perform emergency procedures as required • Collaborate with advanced practice providers, nurses, and hospital staff to ensure high-quality patient care • Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation within the Epic EMR system