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