Low Volume w/ Flexible Schedules- ER Physician Support Needed Near Lafayette, LA

Emergency Medicine Physician – Community Hospital (West of Lafayette, LA)
Location: Southwest Louisiana (West of Lafayette)
Start Date: January
Assignment Length: 6 Months +
Facility Type: Emergency Department
Job Type: Locum

Position Overview:
A community hospital located west of Lafayette, Louisiana is seeking Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine Physicians—or Internal Medicine/Family Medicine physicians with emergency medicine experience—to join its emergency department team. This is a stable, well-supported facility offering a strong work-life balance and a collegial clinical environment.

Position Details:

• Shifts Available:

  • Physicians: 24-hour single coverage (6a–6p | 6p–6a)

  • NP/PA: 12-hour shifts (10a–10p)

• Schedule: minimum of 4 shifts/month accepted

• Annual Volume: ~13,368 visits (approx. 38 patients/day)

• Trauma Level: Level 3

• EMR System: EPIC

• Scribe Coverage: No

• Call Requirement: None

• Backup Specialties Available: OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Family Practice, Surgery

Qualifications:

• Certifications Required: ACLS, ATLS, and PALS (unless BCEM)

• Accepted Boards: ABEM, AOBEM, ABIM, ABFM

• Experience: 2+ years of emergency medicine experience required for non-EM trained physicians

• License: Active Louisiana medical license and clean file required

• Immunizations: Flu and other immunizations required (waivers may be considered)

Onboarding & Privileging:

• Privileging Timeframe: 30–60 days with active LA license (expedited available for eligible candidates)

• EMR Training & Orientation: Required prior to first shift

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Flexible scheduling with consistent shift availability

• Supportive hospital staff and access to specialty care

• Located in a quiet, family-friendly region of Southwest Louisiana with proximity to Lafayette and Lake Charles

• Competitive compensation and assignment flexibility (locum or permanent)