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Emergency Medicine Medical Director
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Medical Director
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/05/19
SCP Health (SCP) is a clinical company. At our core we work to bring hospitals and healers together in the pursuit of clinical effectiveness. With a portfolio of over 8 million patients, 7500 providers, 30 states, and 400 healthcare facilities, SCP Health is a leader in clinical practice management spanning the entire continuum of care, including emergency medicine, hospital medicine, wellness, telemedicine, intensive care, and ambulatory care.

Job Details
  • 43K annual ED volume
  • 116 hospital beds
  • 16 ED beds & 9 fast track
  • Documentation: Cerner EMR
  • 44 hours Mon-Wed; 36 hours Thurs-Sun physician coverage
  • 24 hours NP/PA coverage


Facility Information

University Hospital & Clinics is a not-for-profit, full-service, acute care hospital with 116 licensed beds catering to the health needs of the residents of Acadiana. The hospital is the largest primary care provider of this region. This facility serves as a primary graduate medical education center and a resident and fellow training facility. UHC is equipped with the resources to treat anything from major emergencies to minor illnesses.



Community Description

Lafayette is at the heart of Louisiana's Cajun & Creole Country. This quaint town is located along the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. Lafayette offers plenty of amenities, affordable housing and an array of options for public or private school education. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is part of the University of Louisiana System and is the second-largest university in the state. Lafayette is only about an hour west of Baton Rouge and less than 3 hours west of New Orleans.



We offer a competitive compensation package, leadership training and development, SCP University with over 200 hours of free CMEs and more.