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

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Morgan City, LA Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Morgan City, Louisiana, 70380!

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

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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