Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
•Job Title: Emergency Medicine
•Job Type: Locum Tenens
•Location: Abbeville, LA
•Service Setting: Hospital
•Coverage Type: Clinical Only
•Coverage Period: ASAP - 12 to 18 months
•Clinical Shift Schedule: 6a - 6p; 6p - 6a

PATIENT INFORMATION
•Patient Demographics: All ages
•Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 45 patients per day
•Admissions: 8%
•Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION
•No. of Beds in Department: 7 ED beds; 3 Fast Track beds
•EMR System: Cerner Community Works
•Office Equipment Available: Standard ED equipment
•Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Podiatry, Surgery
•Support Staff Available: NP/PA coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
•Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
•Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (clean file required)
•Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 60-90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
•Rate: TBD
•Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
•Emergency Medicine procedures
•Moderate sedation
•Critical care management

JOB REQUIREMENTS
•Licenses: Active LA license, DEA, and CDS required
•Board: BC/BE in EM/FM/IM with Emergency Medicine experience
•DEA: Required
•Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS required if not ABEM certified
•Experience: Residency trained in EM/FM/IM required
•Other Qualifications: CME and case logs required; LA PCF required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
•Provide emergency department coverage
•Evaluate and treat acute and critical patients
•Manage patient flow in ED setting
•Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
•Maintain accurate and timely documentation