Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Alexandria, LA

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Alexandria, LA Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Alexandria, Louisiana, 71301!

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:: 7a–5p, 10a–8p, 3p–1a, 4p–12a, 8p–7a,Thurs–Sun: 7a–5p, 10a–9p, 4p–2a, 8p–7a
                                          : 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/day)
  
• Admissions: 22%
  
• EMS Percentage: 30%
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 42 ED beds
  
• Trauma Level: Not specified
  
• EMR System: Meditech (transitioning to Epic March 2025)
  
• Specialty Backup Available: Robust backup specialties on-site
  
• Scribe Coverage: 10 hrs/day
  
• Staffing (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: BC 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
  

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.

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