Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Job Title: Physician – Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Breaux Bridge, LA
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: May 2025 – May 2026
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 6a–6p; 6p–6a

PATIENT INFORMATION:

• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: 47 patients/day (Annual Volume: 17,015)
• Admissions: 3.2%
• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION:

• No. of Beds in Department: 5
• EMR System: Ochsner EPIC
• Office Equipment Available: TBD
• Support Staff Available: NP/PA coverage 10 hours/day (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri); No scribes
• Reason for Coverage: Locum Tenens support (12-month assignment)

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE:

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 45–60 days with clean file

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Included in all-in rate

REQUIRED PROCEDURES:

• Core EM procedures including intubation, laceration repair, splinting, and central line placement

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Active Louisiana license
• ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS
• Minimum 2 years in Emergency Medicine
• BC/BE in EM, FM, or IM (no alternative boards accepted); EMR training required prior to orientation

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide emergency medical care to patients of varying acuity
• Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Work collaboratively with NP/PAs and clinical staff
• Manage patient flow and care in a 5-bed emergency department
• Accurately document clinical activities using EPIC EMR
• Complete all onboarding and orientation as required by the facility

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.

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