Locum Physician; MD​/DO - Emergency Medicine in Breaux Bridge, LA

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine

Location: Breaux Bridge, LA

Employer: Adelphi Locums

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours

Start Date: ASAP

Job Title:

Physician Emergency Medicine

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location:

Breaux Bridge, LA

Service Setting:
Hospital

Coverage Type:
Clinical Only

Coverage Period:
May 2025 Ongoing

Clinical Shift

Schedule:

MD: 6a6p, 6p6a (24/7 coverage model); NP/PA: 11a9p (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)

Coverage Dates:
May 2025 Ongoing (12-month assignment)

Patient Demographics:
Adults

Patient Volume/Census:
Approx. 47 patients/day

Admissions:
Yes (3.2% admission rate)

Case Mix:
Emergency care

No. of Beds in Department: 5 ED beds + fast track beds

EMR System:
Ochsner EPIC

Special Services: CT scan, ICU, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound

Support Staff Available: NP/PAs on-site 10 hrs, 4 days/week

Reason for Coverage:
Supplemental Coverage

Hospital Privileges

Required:

Yes

Temporary Privileges Available:
Yes (Expedited possible)

Credentialing Timeline: 4560 days with clean file

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
Covered or included in all-in rate

REQUIRED PROCEDURES:
Standard emergency medicine procedures

Licenses:
Active Louisiana state license required

Board: BC/BE in EM, FM, or IM (No ABPS)

DEA:
Active DEA certification required

Certifications:

ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of emergency medicine experience

Other

Qualifications:

EMR proficiency required

• Provide full-scope emergency care in a fast-paced setting
• Collaborate with NP/PA team for patient throughput
• Manage acute medical conditions and stabilize critically ill patients
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC
• Participate in team briefings, shift handovers, and follow hospital protocols