Emergency Medicine Physician

Updated 3/13/26
Franklin, 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
  • Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Franklin, LA
  • Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  • Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  • Coverage Period: 05/01/2026 Ongoing
  • Clinical Shift Schedule: Multiple shifts available including Day (7a4p), Day 2 (9a6p), Swing (3p11p), and Night (7p7a) COVERAGE DATES
  • Coverage begins May 1, 2026
  • Ongoing coverage required
  • Flexible scheduling based on department needs

PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Patient Demographics: Adults
  • Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 25,000 annual ED visits
  • Admissions: Approximately 8% admissions or transfers
  • Rounding: Not Included
  • Phone Consults: No
  • Case Mix: Broad emergency medicine case mix with most adult subspecialties available except Neurosurgery

FACILITY INFORMATION
  • EMR System: Epic
  • Office Equipment Available: Standard emergency department equipment
  • Specialty Backup Available: Most adult subspecialties available except Neurosurgery
  • Support Staff Available: Advanced Practice Provider coverage from 12p 9p along with nursing and ED support staff
  • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
  • Overtime: Daily OT after 12 hours and Weekly OT after 168 hours
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: TBD REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  • Emergency patient evaluation and stabilization
  • Airway management and intubation
  • Suturing and wound management
  • Fracture stabilization and splinting
  • Emergency diagnostic evaluation and treatment

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Licenses: Active Louisiana Medical License or willingness to obtain
  • Board: ABEM, ABIM, or ABFM with Emergency Medicine experience
  • DEA: Active DEA Certification
  • Certifications: BLS and ACLS
  • Experience: Emergency Medicine experience required; EM residency trained physicians considered
  • Other Qualifications: Fellowship training preferred; board certification preferred

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the emergency department
  • Perform patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning
  • Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostics
  • Perform emergency procedures as required
  • Collaborate with advanced practice providers, nurses, and hospital staff to ensure high-quality patient care
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation within the Epic EMR system
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