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

Position: Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Shreveport, LA
Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine

Location:

Shreveport, LA

Employer:

Adelphi Locums

Pay:  Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title:

Physician  Emergency Medicine

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location:

Shreveport, LA

Service Setting:
Inpatient (Emergency Department)

Coverage Type:
Clinical Only

Coverage Period: 01/01/2026  Ongoing

Clinical Shift

Schedule:

Flexible schedule with Day, Mid, and Night shifts available COVERAGE DATES

Start 01/01/2026 - Ongoing COVERAGE & SHIFT SCHEDULE

Mon Tue: 7a5p, 9a7p, 3p12a, 7p7a

Wed Fri: 7a4p, 9a6p, 3p12a, 7p7a

Sat Sun: 7a5p, 12p10p, 7p7a

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics:
All ages (per ED policy)

Patient Volume/Census: ~75 patients/day (≈27,400 annually)

Admissions:
Yes, as clinically indicated through the ED

Case Mix:
General Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

EMR System:
Epic

Office Equipment Available:
Standard ED diagnostic and monitoring equipment

Specialty Backup:
All major specialties except Neurosurgery and Hand Surgery

Advanced Practice Provider Coverage: NPs/PAs on site daily

Reason for Coverage:
Full-time vacancy

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges

Required:

Yes

Temporary/Expedited Privileges:
Expedited credentialing feasible (~30+ days)

Standard Credentialing Timeline: ~90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Core emergency medicine procedures

Emergency medical evaluation and stabilization

Basic and advanced life support procedures

Coordination of emergency consults and admissions

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Active Louisiana medical license

BC in Emergency Medicine (EM residency trained only)

DEA

Certifications:

ATLS and ACLS not required for EM-boarded physicians

Experience:

EM residency trained (BC or BE accepted)

Other

Qualifications:

Proficiency with Epic EMR

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide emergency department evaluation and management across presenting conditions.

Stabilize, treat, and coordinate disposition in collaboration with hospital teams.

Document care accurately and timely within Epic.

Participate in handoffs and adhere to ED clinical protocols and quality measures.

Communicate effectively with nursing, consultants, and ancillary staff.