Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician - Emergency Medicine (ABEM, AOBEM, ABFM)
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Alexandria, LA
  
• Service Setting: Hospital - Emergency Department
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  
• Coverage Period: November 1, 2025 - Ongoing (minimum 6+ month assignment)
  
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Physician:Mon-Wed: 7a-5p, 10a-8p, 3p-1a, 4p-12a, 8p-7a,Thurs-Sun: 7a-5p, 10a-9p, 4p-2a, 8p-7a
  APPs:Mon-Fri: 6a-6p, 8a-7p, 12p-11p, 6p-6a Sat-Sun: 6a-6p, 9a-9p, 6p-6a
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults
  
• Patient Volume/Census: 49,500 annual visits ( 135/day)
  
• Admissions: 22%
  
• EMS Percentage: 30%
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 42 ED beds
  
• Trauma Level: Not specified
  
• EMR System: Meditech (transitioning to Epic March 2025)
  
• Specialty Backup Available: Robust backup specialties on-site
  
• Scribe Coverage: 10 hrs/day
  
• Staffing Model:Physicians (MDDO): 49 hours Mon-Wed; 42 hours Sat-Sun ( 3.5 FTE, 42 shifts/month)
  APPs (NP/PAs): 46 hours Mon-Fri; 36 hours Sat-Sun
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days
  
• Expedited Privileges: No - temporary privileges not allowed
  
• Orientation Requirements: EMR training, SCP orientation with shadow shift
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Standard emergency medicine procedures
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Louisiana medical license
  
• Board: BC in ABEM, AOBEM, ABFM (FM must show proof of ED work in past 2 years)
  
• Certifications: ATLS (FM only), ACLS, PALS
  
• Residency Training: EM or FM residency required
  
• Experience: Minimum 2 years ED experience if FM trained