Emergency Medicine Physician - Now Hiring

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:
• Physicians:
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 per day)
• Admissions: 22%
• EMS Percentage: 30%

FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 42 ED beds
• 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: Board Certified 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