Physician / Emergency Medicine / Louisiana / Locum Tenens / Emergency MedicinePhysician Job

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 6090 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