Emergency Medicine Physician
Job Location:
Job Location:
Kaplan, LA - USA
Salary:
Not Disclosed
Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Emergency Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Kaplan LA
Service Setting: Hospital
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 08/16/2026 Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible Schedule
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
Patient Volume/Census: 6800 annual ED visits
Admissions: Yes
Case Mix: Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: 20 hospital beds and 6 ED beds
Trauma Level: Level 4 Acuity
EMR System: Epic
Specialty Backup Available: Physical Therapy Rehab Unit Psychiatric Unit
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Credentialing Timeline: 30-60 days
Case Logs Required: Previous 2 years
CME Documentation Required: Previous 2 years
Immunization Requirements: Current Flu and TB compliance required
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rates: TBD
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Moderate Sedation
Deep Sedation
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Active unrestricted Louisiana Medical License and Louisiana Controlled Substance Registration
BC/BE in Emergency Medicine Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Active DEA with Louisiana address
ACLS required; ATLS and PALS required if not EM trained
Completion of approved EM FM or IM residency training
Other Qualifications: Supervising Physician License with Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
3rd-year residents accepted under approved moonlighting privileges
Procedural Sedation Version 2 course required if not Board Certified in EM
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide emergency medical evaluation diagnosis and treatment
Deliver coverage within a 24-hour physician staffing model
Perform moderate and deep sedation procedures as required
Document patient encounters in Epic EMR
Collaborate with hospital staff and specialty services to coordinate patient care
