Emergency Medicine Physician

Updated 11/19/25
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Physician
Emergency Medicine
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service

Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description
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
  • MonTue: 7a5p, 9a7p, 3p12a, 7p7a
  • WedFri: 7a4p, 9a6p, 3p12a, 7p7a
  • SatSun: 7a5p, 12p10p, 7p7a

PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Patient Demographics: All ages (per ED policy)
  • Patient Volume/Census: ~75 patients/day (‰ˆ27,400 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.
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service

Explore the area

Job Description

Explore the area