Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Shreveport, LA
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 03/01/2026 - Ongoing

COVERAGE DATES
• Start date: March 1, 2026
• Ongoing coverage needed

PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 46,000 annual ED visits
• Admissions: As clinically indicated
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: As required
• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Medical and Surgical Emergencies

FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 576 hospital beds
• Office Equipment Available: Standard emergency department equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Full hospital specialty support including cardiology, surgery, oncology, and transplant services
• Support Staff Available: Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Scribes
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Interview Required: Medical Director interview required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
• Rate: $300-$325/hr

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Emergency stabilization and resuscitation
• Trauma evaluation and management
• Advanced airway management

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Louisiana medical license required; license must be clean with no prior actions
• Board: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Emergency Medicine; ABEM required
• DEA: Active DEA with Louisiana address required
• Certifications: ACLS required; PALS required if not Board Certified in EM
• Experience: Residency trained in Emergency Medicine
• Other Qualifications: CME and case logs from past 2 years required; complete credentialing documentation required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to adult and pediatric patients
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and emergent conditions
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers and specialty teams
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely
• Participate in a team-based staffing model to ensure continuous emergency department coverage