Locum Physician; MD​/DO - Emergency Medicine in Lake Charles, LA

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

• Job Title:
  
  Physician Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location:
  
  Lake Charles, LA
• Service Setting:
  Inpatient
• Coverage Type:
  Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 1 Oct 2025 1 Apr 2026
• Clinical Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  Flexible;
  Minimum 7 shifts/month; FT coverage needed
• On-Call Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  No

• Patient Demographics: 100% adult
• Patient Volume/Census: 66 patients per day
• Case Mix:
  General Emergency Cases

• EMR System:
  Meditech
• Specialty Backup Available:
  Yes
• Support Staff Available: MDDO for Black shifts, NPPA for Blue shifts
• Reason for Coverage:
  Supplemental

• Hospital Privileges
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 30-90 days

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
  Covered
• Rate: TBD

• Licenses:
  Active LA license required
• DEA:
  Active DEA Certification required
• Certifications:
  
  ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS required
• Experience:
  
  Emergency Medicine experience required
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Stroke CME

• Provide emergency medical care to adult patients
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in Meditech EMR
• Participate in EMR training and onboarding requirements
• Follow hospital policies and maintain active compliance