Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Emergency Medicine

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Kaplan, LA

Service Setting: Hospital

Coverage Type: Clinical Only

Coverage Period: 08/16/2026 - Ongoing

Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible Schedule

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics

Patient Volume/Census: 6,800 annual ED visits

Admissions: Yes

Case Mix: Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

No. of Beds in Department: 20 hospital beds and 6 ED beds

Trauma Level: Level 4 Acuity

EMR System: Epic

Specialty Backup Available: Physical Therapy, Rehab Unit, Psychiatric Unit

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Credentialing Timeline: 30-60 days

Case Logs Required: Previous 2 years

CME Documentation Required: Previous 2 years

Immunization Requirements: Current Flu and TB compliance required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Rates: TBD

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Moderate Sedation

Deep Sedation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Active unrestricted Louisiana Medical License and Louisiana Controlled Substance Registration

BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine

Active DEA with Louisiana address

ACLS required; ATLS and PALS required if not EM trained

Completion of approved EM, FM, or IM residency training

Other Qualifications: Supervising Physician License with Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

3rd-year residents accepted under approved moonlighting privileges

Procedural Sedation Version 2 course required if not Board Certified in EM

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide emergency medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment

Deliver coverage within a 24-hour physician staffing model

Perform moderate and deep sedation procedures as required

Document patient encounters in Epic EMR

Collaborate with hospital staff and specialty services to coordinate patient care

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