Physician / Emergency Medicine

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 SchedulePATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics Patient Volume/Census: 6,800 annual ED visits Admissions: Yes Case Mix: Emergency MedicineFACILITY 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 UnitPRIVILEGES & 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 requiredCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rates: TBD Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: CoveredREQUIRED PROCEDURES Moderate Sedation Deep SedationJOB 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 EMDUTIES & 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