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

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

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Morgan City, Louisiana, 70380!

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Morgan City, Louisiana
• Facility: Ochsner St. Mary
• Health System: SCP Health - Locums
• Coverage Period: Jun 26, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Variable shifts (24-hour physician coverage)
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 28,000 annual ED visits (approx. 77 patients/day)
• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine, consistent with Level 3 acuity
• Rounding: Not required

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 15 ED beds
• Trauma Level: Level 3
• EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff Available: NP/PA coverage 16 hours/day, nursing staff

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Sedation (moderate/deep)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine
• Licenses: Active unrestricted Louisiana Medical License, DEA with LA address, LA Controlled Substance, Supervising Physician License (for PA supervision)
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA with LA address; LA Controlled Substance required
• Certifications: ACLS, PALS; ATLS required if not ABEM certified
• Experience: Residency completion in EM, FM, or IM; new graduates accepted
• Other Qualifications: CME for past 2 years, case logs for past 2 years, current immunizations (flu, TB, COVID-19), completion of sedation modules, meets NP/PA supervising physician requirements

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct emergency medical care in a 15-bed ED with 28,000 annual visits
• Supervise NP/PA staff during their 16-hour daily coverage
• Perform sedation procedures and consult specialist backup as needed
• Document all patient encounters in the Epic EMR
• Maintain facility privileging and compliance, including sedation modules and reappointment processes

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.

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