Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW Job Id: H-MD-131106 Profession: Physician Specialty: Emergency Medicine Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Morgan City, Louisiana Coverage Period: Jun 26, 2026 - Ongoing Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts Reason for Coverage: Coverage Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: 77 patients per day (based on 28k annual ED volume) Case Mix: Level 3 acuity FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 15 ED beds Trauma Level: Level 3 EMR System: EPIC Support Staff Available: NP/PA providers (16 hours/day) PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 90 days REQUIRED PROCEDURES Sedation JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: BC in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine Licenses: Active LA medical license, DEA with LA address, LA Controlled Substance, and Supervising Physician License DEA / CDS: Active DEA with LA address and LA Controlled Substance license Certifications: ACLS, ATLS (if not ABEM), PALS Experience: Residency completion in EM, FM, or IM; new grads accepted Other Qualifications: Documentation of case logs and CME for past 2 years; immunizations (Flu, TB, Covid) DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide 24-hour physician coverage in the Emergency Department. Supervise NP/PA providers as required. Perform emergency medicine procedures including sedation. Manage patient care with acuity Level 3. Maintain compliance with credentialing, immunization, and malpractice requirements.