Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Jennings, LA
• Service Setting: Inpatient - Emergency Department
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: May 2025 Open Ended
• Clinical Shift Schedule:
• Physician Shifts: 6:00 AM 6:00 PM, 6:00 PM 6:00 AM
• NP/PA Shifts: 10:00 AM 10:00 PM

PATIENT INFORMATION:
• Annual Volume: 14,500 patients
• Daily Volume: Approximately 40 patients
• Trauma Level: Level 3
• Admissions Rate: 12%
• EMS Patients: 17.3%
• Emergency Department Beds: 7-10
• ICU Beds: Not specified

FACILITY INFORMATION:
• EMR System: Ochsner EPIC
• Backup Specialties: OBGYN, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Surgery
• Special Services: CT, ICU, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Physical Therapy, Ultrasound

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE:
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES & CERTIFICATIONS:
• BE/BC
• ATLS, ACLS, PALS
• Active LA License or IMLC

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide high-quality emergency medical care in a fast-paced environment
• Manage a broad range of acute medical conditions and trauma cases
• Collaborate with NP/PAs and other emergency department staff
• Utilize Ochsner EPIC EMR system for documentation and order entry
• Participate in required orientation, EMR training, and shadow shift prior to starting