JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Alexandria LA
Service Setting: Hospital
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: November 1 2025 Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule:
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults
Patient Volume/Census: 49500 annual visits (135/day)
Admissions: 22%
EMS Percentage: 30%
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: 42 ED Beds
EMR System: Meditech (transitioning to Epic March 2025)
Specialty Backup Available: Robust backup specialties on-site
Scribe Coverage: 10 hrs/day
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Credentialing Timeline: 90 days
Orientation Requirements: EMR training SCP orientation with shadow shift
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Standard emergency medicine procedures
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active LA medical license
Board: BC in ABEM AOBEM ABFM (FM must show proof of ED work in past 2 years)
Certifications: ATLS (FM only) ACLS PALS
Experience: Minimum 2 years ED experience if FM trained