Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Shreveport, LA

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Shreveport, LA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-130511-1
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
• Coverage Period: Sep 15, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Varied shifts (6a-3p, 10a-8p, 3p-12a, 8p-7a)
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

• Call Required: No

• Average Daily Volume: 126 patients per day (annual volume ~46,000)

• No. of Beds in Department: 22 ER beds, 12 hall beds (total 34)
• EMR System: Medhost
• Support Staff Available: NPPAs, RNs

• Board: BE/BC in Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
• Licenses: Active unrestricted LA Medical License, DEA License w/ LA address, LA Controlled Substance & Supervising Physician License
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA and CSR (if required) required
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS (AHA preferred)
• Experience: Residency Completion in EM ONLY; New EM Grad Accepted
• Other Qualifications: Documentation of case logs for past 2 years; Proof of CME's for last two years; Must meet supervising physician requirements for NP/PA oversight

• Provide emergency medical care to patients in a high-volume ED (46,000 annual visits).
• Manage patient flow and perform emergency procedures as needed.
• Supervise and collaborate with NPPAs and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, credentialing, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in cross-credentialing at multiple Willis-Knighton facilities.