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

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
• Facility: Willis-Knighton Medical Center
• Health System: SCP Health - Locums
• Coverage Period: Mar 01, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Varied shifts (40.71-hour daily physician coverage)
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

• Average Daily Volume: 126 patients per day (46,000 annual ED visits)
• Case Mix: Consistent with Emergency Medicine

• No. of Beds in Department: 576 hospital beds (total facility)
• Specialty Backup Available: Full specialty backup available (tertiary care, cancer center, heart & vascular, transplant)
• Support Staff Available: NP/PA coverage (12 hours/day), scribe coverage (37 hours/day)

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes (cross credentialing at multiple facilities)

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM required)
• Licenses: Active Louisiana Medical License (clean), CDS, DEA with LA address
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA with LA address, CDS required
• Certifications: ACLS, ALS required; PALS required if not board certified in EM
• Experience: Residency trained in Emergency Medicine; CME and case logs from past 2 years
• Other Qualifications: Accepting IMLC and pending DEA; ECFMG if foreign medical graduate; TB results, flu vaccine, health attestation; Interview with Medical Director

• Provide emergent and urgent medical care to patients of all ages
• Oversee and collaborate with advanced practice providers and support staff
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and consultations as needed
• Participate in quality improvement and maintain required certifications