Emergency Medicine Physician
Updated 9/22/25
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Physician
Emergency Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Physician – Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Shreveport, LA
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: August 2025 – 12-month assignment
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a–6p, 12p–11p, 8p–7a (MDs); 9a–9p, 1a–1p (NP/PAs)
COVERAGE DATES
• August 2025 start
• Ongoing for 12 months
• Minimum 3 shifts/month required
• Additional dates as scheduled
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: All ages
• Patient Volume/Census: ~98 patients/day
• Admissions: Yes (13.4%)
• Rounding: Not specified
• Phone Consults: Not specified
• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
• Annual ED Volume: 35,000
• % EMS: 10.5%
• EMR System: Meditech Expanse
• Specialty Backup Available: Yes
• Support Staff Available: APPs, RNs, scribes (32 hours for MDs)
• Reason for Coverage: Staffing – 2 FT physicians
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 60–90 days (with clean file)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Emergency Medicine procedures appropriate for the volume and acuity (TBD by facility)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Louisiana medical license and DEA required
• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM only)
• DEA: Active
• Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in Emergency Medicine
• Other Qualifications: EM residency trained
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide emergency care across a range of acuities
• Collaborate with APPs, nurses, and specialty backup
• Use Meditech Expanse EMR effectively
• Participate in EMR training and orientation
• Ensure timely and compassionate patient care in a high-volume ED
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