JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Breaux Bridge LA
Service Setting: Hospital
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: May 2025 May 2026
Clinical Shift Schedule: 6a 6p; 6p 6a
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults
Patient Volume/Census: 47 patients/day (Annual Volume: 17015
Admissions: 3.2
Case Mix: Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: 5
EMR System: Ochsner EPIC
Office Equipment Available: TBD
Support Staff Available: NP/PA coverage 10 hours/day (Mon Tues Thurs Fri); No scribes
Reason for Coverage: Locum Tenens support 12month assignment)
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Credentialing Timeline: 45 60 days with clean file
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate: TBD
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Included in allin rate
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Core EM procedures including intubation laceration repair splinting and central line placement
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Active Louisiana license
ATLS ACLS PALS BLS
Minimum 2 years in Emergency Medicine
BC/BE in EM FM or IM (no alternative boards accepted); EMR training required prior to orientation
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide emergency medical care to patients of varying acuity
Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Work collaboratively with NP/PAs and clinical staff
Manage patient flow and care in a 5bed emergency department
Accurately document clinical activities using EPIC EMR
Complete all onboarding and orientation as required by the facility