Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-131106
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Morgan City, Louisiana
• Coverage Period: Jun 26, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 77 patients per day (based on 28k annual ED volume)
• Case Mix: Level 3 acuity

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 15 ED beds
• Trauma Level: Level 3
• EMR System: EPIC
• Support Staff Available: NP/PA providers (16 hours/day)

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Sedation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine
• Licenses: Active LA medical license, DEA with LA address, LA Controlled Substance, and Supervising Physician License
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA with LA address and LA Controlled Substance license
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS (if not ABEM), PALS
• Experience: Residency completion in EM, FM, or IM; new grads accepted
• Other Qualifications: Documentation of case logs and CME for past 2 years; immunizations (Flu, TB, Covid)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide 24-hour physician coverage in the Emergency Department.
• Supervise NP/PA providers as required.
• Perform emergency medicine procedures including sedation.
• Manage patient care with acuity Level 3.
• Maintain compliance with credentialing, immunization, and malpractice requirements.