JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Shreveport LA
Facility: CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center
Service Setting: Emergency Room
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: Ongoing
CLINICAL SHIFT SCHEDULE
MonTues: 7 AM 3 PM 9 AM 7 PM 1 PM 9 PM 7 PM 7 AM
Wed: 7 AM 7 PM 9 AM 9 PM 7 PM 7 AM
ThursSun: 7 AM 5 PM 1 PM 11 PM 9 PM 7 AM
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Mixed emergency room population
Patient Volume/Census: 68 patients/day; approximately 25000 annually
FACILITY INFORMATION
Specialty Backup: Most subspecialties available except neurosurgery and hand surgery
EMR System: Meditech
Expedited Credentialing: Yes approximately 30 days
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Hourly Rate: TBD
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
General emergency medicine procedures
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active LA License
Board Certification: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (EM)
Certifications: ATLS & ACLS not required for EMboarded physicians
Experience: EM residencytrained only
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide emergency medical care in a highvolume setting
Collaborate with onsite staff and specialty teams
Utilize Meditech EMR for documentation
Work effectively in a multiprovider coverage model