Emergency Medicine Physician
Updated 11/19/25
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Physician
Emergency Medicine
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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
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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