Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Shreveport, LA

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Shreveport, LA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-130510-1
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
• Coverage Period: Sep 15, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Days
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

• Average Daily Volume: 112 patients per day
• Case Mix: General emergency medicine
• Rounding: Not Included

• No. of Beds in Department: 20 ER beds
• EMR System: Medhost
• Support Staff Available: Scribe coverage (36 hours/day)

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days

• Board: BE/BC in Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
• Licenses: Active unrestricted LA Medical License, DEA License with LA address, LA Controlled Substance & Supervising Physician License
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA and CDS required
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS (AHA preferred)
• Experience: Residency completion in EM required; new EM grads accepted
• Other Qualifications: Proof of CMEs and case logs past 2 years; must be able to supervise NP/PA; malpractice coverage $100K/$300K plus LPCF enrollment

• Provide emergency medical care for 41K annual ED volume.
• Supervise nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
• Work 30-33 physician coverage hours per day with scribe support.
• Credential across multiple Willis-Knighton facilities.
• Maintain compliance with hospital privileging timeline of 60-90 days.