Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Breaux Bridge, LA

• Service Setting: Hospital

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: May 2025 May 2026

• Clinical Shift Schedule: 6a 6p; 6p 6a

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults

• Patient Volume/Census: 47 patients/day (Annual Volume: 17,015)

• Admissions: 3.2%

• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 5

• EMR System: Ochsner EPIC

• Office Equipment Available: TBD

• Support Staff Available: NP/PA coverage 10 hours/day (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri); No scribes

• Reason for Coverage: Locum Tenens support (12-month assignment)

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Credentialing Timeline: days with clean file

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Included in all-in rate

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Core EM procedures including intubation, laceration repair, splinting, and central line placement

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Active Louisiana license

• ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS

• Minimum 2 years in Emergency Medicine

• BC/BE in EM, FM, or IM (no alternative boards accepted); EMR training required prior to orientation

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide emergency medical care to patients of varying acuity

• Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

• Work collaboratively with NP/PAs and clinical staff

• Manage patient flow and care in a 5-bed emergency department

• Accurately document clinical activities using EPIC EMR

• Complete all onboarding and orientation as required by the facility