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Emergency Medicine Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC, Morgan City, LA, United States

Duration: Full Time


JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Morgan City, LA

• Service Setting: Emergency Department

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: April 11, 2026 - Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM; 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)

COVERAGE DATES

• Ongoing coverage; minimum 3 shifts required

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: All ages

• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 60 patients per day; 22,000 annual visits

• Admissions: Approximately 6.6%

• Case Mix: Broad emergency medicine cases in a community hospital setting



FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 12 ED beds

• Trauma Level: Level III

• EMR System: Epic (Ochsner)

• Office Equipment Available: CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, lab services

• Specialty Backup Available: ENT, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Surgery, Pulmonology, Oncology, Hematology

• Support Staff Available: NP/PA support coverage (10-hour shifts during week)

• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 45-60 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Not Specified



REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Emergency medicine procedures across full acuity range

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active LA license required

• Board: Board Certified in EM, FM, or IM (EM experience required)

• DEA: LA DEA and controlled substance license required

• Certifications: ACLS, PALS, ATLS, BLS

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of emergency medicine experience

• Other Qualifications: Residency-trained (EM/FM/IM); must meet all facility credentialing requirements

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide emergency medical care across all patient populations

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute conditions

• Perform emergency procedures as needed

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and specialty backup services

• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR