Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Lake Charles, LA
Job Description
Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601!
JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Lake Charles, LA
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: 1 Oct 2025 1 Apr 2026
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible; Minimum 7 shifts/month; FT coverage needed
- On-Call Shift Schedule: No
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: 100% adult
- Patient Volume/Census: 66 patients per day
- Case Mix: General Emergency Cases
FACILITY INFORMATION
- EMR System: Meditech
- Specialty Backup Available: Yes
- Support Staff Available: MDDO for Black shifts, NPPA for Blue shifts
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: 30-90 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
- Rate: TBD
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: Active LA license required
- DEA: Active DEA Certification required
- Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS required
- Experience: Emergency Medicine experience required
- Other Qualifications: Stroke CME
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide emergency medical care to adult patients
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation in Meditech EMR
- Participate in EMR training and onboarding requirements
- Follow hospital policies and maintain active compliance
About Adelphi Locums
Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.
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