Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Kaplan, LA
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 08/16/2026 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible Schedule PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: 6,800 annual ED visits
• Admissions: Yes
• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 20 hospital beds and 6 ED beds
• Trauma Level: Level 4 Acuity
• EMR System: Epic
• Specialty Backup Available: Physical Therapy, Rehab Unit, Psychiatric Unit PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 30-60 days
• Case Logs Required: Previous 2 years
• CME Documentation Required: Previous 2 years
• Immunization Requirements: Current Flu and TB compliance required COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rates: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Moderate Sedation
• Deep Sedation JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Active unrestricted Louisiana Medical License and Louisiana Controlled Substance Registration
• BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine
• Active DEA with Louisiana address
• ACLS required; ATLS and PALS required if not EM trained
• Completion of approved EM, FM, or IM residency training
• Other Qualifications: Supervising Physician License with Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• 3rd-year residents accepted under approved moonlighting privileges
• Procedural Sedation Version 2 course required if not Board Certified in EM DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide emergency medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment
• Deliver coverage within a 24-hour physician staffing model
• Perform moderate and deep sedation procedures as required
• Document patient encounters in Epic EMR
• Collaborate with hospital staff and specialty services to coordinate patient care