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