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

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Chalmette, LA Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Chalmette, Louisiana, 70043!

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Chalmette, Louisiana
• Facility: St. Bernard Parish Hospital
• Health System: SCP Health - Locums
• Coverage Period: Apr 30, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 7a-7p, 2p-12a, 7p-7a
• Shifts Per Week:
• Number of Positions: 1
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 79 patients per day
• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine
• Rounding:
• Phone Consults:

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 10 ED beds
• Trauma Level: N/A
• EMR System: Ochsner EPIC
• Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonary, Urology, Gastroenterology, ICU, Ortho, Psych, Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging, General Surgery (on call)
• Support Staff Available:

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 30-60 days
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine; if not ABEM, ACLS, ATLS, PALS required
• Licenses:
• DEA / CDS:
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS required (if not ABEM board certified)
• Experience: Residency trained in specialty required
• Other Qualifications:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients in the ED.
• Work a combination of day and night shifts as scheduled (7a-7p, 2p-12a, 7p-7a).
• Collaborate with NP/PA staff to manage patient flow and volume (79 patients per day).
• Utilize Ochsner EPIC EMR for documentation and order entry.
• Participate in onboarding orientation, EMR training, and shadow shift.

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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