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

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: 7a5p, 10a8p, 3p1a, 4p12a, 8p7a, Thurs Sun: 7a5p, 10a9p, 4p2a, 8p7a : 6a6p, 8a7p, 12p11p, 6p6a Sat Sun: 6a6p, 9a9p, 6p6a

• Patient Demographics:
  Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: ~49,500 annual visits (~135/day)
• Admissions: 22% EMS Percentage: 30%

• 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

• 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

• Hospital Privileges
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: ~90 days
• Expedited Privileges:
  No temporary privileges not allowed Orientation

• EMR training, SCP orientation with shadow shift REQUIRED PROCEDURES Standard emergency medicine procedures
• 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