Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-123954
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 126 patients per day
  
• Case Mix: Consistent with ER emergency medicine procedures
  
• Support Staff Available: NPs/PAs, Scribes
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 576 hospital beds
  
• Support Staff Available: NPs/PAs, Scribes
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  
• Licenses: Active LA Medical License or IMLC, CDS, DEA with LA address
  
• DEA/CDS: Active DEA and CDS required
  
• Certifications: ACLS, ALS, PALS (if not BC in EM)
  
• Experience: Residency trained in Emergency Medicine required
  
• Other Qualifications: CME within past 2 years, case logs, copies of all education & training diplomas, ECFMG if applicable, SS Card, Driver's license, color photo, TB results, flu vaccine, health attestation, interview with Medical Director
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pro vide comprehensive ER emergency medical care to patients of all ages.
  
• Manage acute medical conditions including trauma, cardiac, and respiratory ER emergencies.
  
• Perform required ER emergency procedures (e.g., intubation, central lines, etc.).
  
• Collaborate with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and scribes in patient care.
  
• Maintain accurate medical records and com ply with hospital policies and regulations.