Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Abbeville, LA

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title : Physician Emergency Medicine Job Type : Locum Tenens Location : Abbeville, LA Service Setting : Hospital Emergency Department Coverage Type : Clinical Only Coverage Period : October 2025 12 months Clinical Shift Schedule : - Physicians : 6a6p; 6p6a - APPs : 9a9p (MonWed), 10a8p (ThursFri), 12p8p (SatSun) PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics : Adults & Pediatrics Patient Volume / Census : ~16,000 annually (~45 / day) % EMS : 12.4% Admissions : 8% FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department : 7 ED beds 3 Fast Track EMR System : Cerner Community Works Specialty Backup Available : Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Podiatry, Surgery Reason for Coverage : Supplemental Coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required : Yes Credentialing Timeline : 3060 days (expedited available with clean file) Onboarding Requirements : EMR training, then orientation Compliance Requirements : Flu, TB, COVID vaccine required JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses : Active LA license or IMLC eligible; CDS; DEA (with LA address) Board : BC / BE in EM, FM, or IM (must have EM experience) Certifications : ACLS, ATLS, PALS (required unless ABEM certified & participating in ABEM continuing certification) Residency Training : EM, FM, or IM Experience : Minimum 2 years ED experience (required for FM / IM trained)