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Emergency Medicine Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC, Shreveport, LA, United States

Duration: Full Time


JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician - Emergency Medicine

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Shreveport, LA

• Service Setting: Inpatient (Emergency Department)

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 - Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible schedule with Day, Mid, and Night shifts available



COVERAGE DATES

• Start 01/01/2026 - Ongoing

COVERAGE & SHIFT SCHEDULE

• Mon-Tue: 7a-5p, 9a-7p, 3p-12a, 7p-7a

• Wed-Fri: 7a-4p, 9a-6p, 3p-12a, 7p-7a

• Sat-Sun: 7a-5p, 12p-10p, 7p-7a

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: All ages (per ED policy)

• Patient Volume/Census: 75 patients/day ( 27,400 annually)

• Admissions: Yes, as clinically indicated through the ED

• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic

• Office Equipment Available: Standard ED diagnostic and monitoring equipment

• Specialty Backup: All major specialties except Neurosurgery and Hand Surgery

• Advanced Practice Provider Coverage: NPs/PAs on site daily

• Reason for Coverage: Full-time vacancy

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary/Expedited Privileges: Expedited credentialing feasible ( 30+ days)

• Standard Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Core emergency medicine procedures

• Emergency medical evaluation and stabilization

• Basic and advanced life support procedures

• Coordination of emergency consults and admissions

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Active Louisiana medical license

• BC in Emergency Medicine (EM residency trained only)

• DEA

• Certifications: ATLS and ACLS not required for EM-boarded physicians

• Experience: EM residency trained (BC or BE accepted)

• Other Qualifications: Proficiency with Epic EMR

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide emergency department evaluation and management across presenting conditions.

• Stabilize, treat, and coordinate disposition in collaboration with hospital teams.

• Document care accurately and timely within Epic.

• Participate in handoffs and adhere to ED clinical protocols and quality measures.

• Communicate effectively with nursing, consultants, and ancillary staff.