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Job Title:

Physician – Emergency Medicine (ABEM, AOBEM, ABFM, ABIM)

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location:

Morgan City, LA

Service Setting:
Hospital – Emergency Department

Coverage Type:
Clinical Only

Coverage Period: ASAP – 12 months

Physicians: 6a–6p; 6p–6a

NP/PA: 9a–9p (Thurs–Sun); 8a–6p & 12p–10p (Mon–Wed)

On-Call Shift

Schedule:

Not Included

Patient Demographics:
Adults & Pediatrics

Patient Volume/Census: ~60/day (~22,000 annually)

% EMS: 10.3%

% Admissions: 6.6%

No. of Beds in Department: 12 ED beds

Trauma Level: 3

EMR System:
Ochsner EPIC

Support Staff Available: NP/PA coverage (10 hrs, 4 days/week)

Specialty Backup Available: ENT, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Orthopedics, IM, Radiology, FP, Pathology, Surgery, Pulmonology, Oncology, Hematology

Reason for Coverage: 3 Full-Time MDs Needed

Hospital Privileges

Required:

Yes

Credentialing Timeline: 45–60 days (with clean file)

Compliance Requirements:
Flu and other immunizations required

Onboarding Requirements: EMR training followed by orientation

• Licenses:
  Active Louisiana State Medical License and DEA
• Board: BC in EM, FM, or IM (minimum 2 years EM experience)
• Certifications:
  
  ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 2 years of Emergency Medicine experience
• Residency Training: EM, FM, or IM

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

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