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Emergency Medicine Physician

Adelphi Staffing
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Shreveport, Caddo 71153, LA

Salary

$350 per hour

Contract type

Full Time or Part Time

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  • The job is for an Emergency Medicine Physician in Shreveport, LA, on a locum tenens basis, starting March 1, 2026, with ongoing coverage needed.
  • The position involves providing comprehensive emergency medical care to both adult and pediatric patients in a facility with 576 hospital beds and a high patient volume of approximately 46,000 annual ED visits.
  • Compensation ranges from $300 to $325 per hour, with travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered.
  • Candidates must have an active Louisiana medical license, be board eligible or certified in Emergency Medicine, and have completed residency training in the field.
  • Additional requirements include certifications in ACLS and PALS, along with CME and case logs from the past two years.
JOB OVERVIEW
  • Profession: Physician
  • Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
  • Facility: Willis-Knighton Medical Center
  • Health System: SCP Health - Locums
  • Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  • Shift Schedule: Varied shifts (40.71-hour daily physician coverage)
  • Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Average Daily Volume: 126 patients per day (46,000 annual ED visits)
  • Case Mix: Consistent with Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
  • No. of Beds in Department: 576 hospital beds (total facility)
  • Specialty Backup Available: Full specialty backup available (tertiary care, cancer center, heart & vascular, transplant)
  • Support Staff Available: NP/PA coverage (12 hours/day), scribe coverage (37 hours/day)
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes (cross credentialing at multiple facilities)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM required)
  • Licenses: Active Louisiana Medical License (clean), CDS, DEA with LA address
  • DEA / CDS: Active DEA with LA address, CDS required
  • Certifications: ACLS, ALS required; PALS required if not board certified in EM
  • Experience: Residency trained in Emergency Medicine; CME and case logs from past 2 years
  • Other Qualifications: Accepting IMLC and pending DEA; ECFMG if foreign medical graduate; TB results, flu vaccine, health attestation; Interview with Medical Director
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide emergent and urgent medical care to patients of all ages
  • Oversee and collaborate with advanced practice providers and support staff
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
  • Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and consultations as needed
  • Participate in quality improvement and maintain required certifications




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