Job Description

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

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