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