Emergency Medicine Physician

Kaplan, United States | Posted on 06/17/2026

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: 6,800 annual ED visits

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 20 hospital beds and 6 ED beds
• Specialty Backup Available: Physical Therapy, Rehab Unit, Psychiatric Unit

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Case Logs Required: Previous 2 years
• CME Documentation Required: Previous 2 years
• Immunization Requirements: Current Flu and TB compliance required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

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
• Collaborate with hospital staff and specialty services to coordinate patient care