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 :
• Physicians : 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 per day)
• Admissions : 22%
• EMS Percentage : 30% FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department : 42 ED beds
• 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 : Board Certified 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