Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician (MD / DO)

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 : 7a5p, 10a8p, 3p1a, 4p12a, 8p7a,ThursSun : 7a5p, 10a9p, 4p2a, 8p7a : 6a6p, 8a7p, 12p11p, 6p6a SatSun : 6a6p, 9a9p, 6p6a 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 (MDDO) : 49 hours MonWed; 42 hours SatSun (~3.5 FTE, ~42 shifts / month) APPs (NP / PAs) : 46 hours MonFri; 36 hours SatSun 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