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
