Physician- Emergency Medicine

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Physician – Emergency Medicine • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Lake Charles, LA • Service Setting: Inpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: 1 Oct 2025 – 1 Apr 2026 • Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible; Minimum 7 shifts/month; FT coverage needed • On-Call Shift Schedule: No PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: 100% adult • Patient Volume/Census: 66 patients per day • Case Mix: General Emergency Cases FACILITY INFORMATION • EMR System: Meditech • Specialty Backup Available: Yes • Support Staff Available: MDDO for Black shifts, NPPA for Blue shifts • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Credentialing Timeline: 30-90 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered • Rate: TBD JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active LA license required • DEA: Active DEA Certification required • Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS required • Experience: Emergency Medicine experience required • Other Qualifications: Stroke CME DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide emergency medical care to adult patients • Ensure accurate and timely documentation in Meditech EMR • Participate in EMR training and onboarding requirements • Follow hospital policies and maintain active compliance