Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Chalmette, LA

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Medical Staffing to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Chalmette, Louisiana, 70043!

About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Chalmette, LA
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: June 2025 Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a7p, 2p12a, 7p7a (Physicians); 9a9p (NP/PA) PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 79 patients per day (Annual ED volume: 28,415)
• Admissions: 8.7% of patients admitted
• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 10 (ED & Fast Track)
• EMR System: Ochsner EPIC
• Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonary, Urology, Gastroenterology, ICU, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Radiology, General Surgery
• Support Staff Available: MD/DO coverage (34 hours), NP/PA coverage (12 hours)
• Reason for Coverage: Staffing coverage need PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes, with clean file
• Credentialing Timeline: 3060 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Emergency medical procedures consistent with general hospital emergency medicine practice JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Active Louisiana medical license required
• BE/BC in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine; If not ABEM certified, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required
• Relevant Emergency Medicine experience
• EMR proficiency (Epic); Orientation, EMR training, and shadow shift required DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency department
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers and multidisciplinary team
• Accurately document all encounters using Ochsner EPIC
• Participate in onboarding including orientation, EMR training, and shadowing
• Ensure care aligns with current emergency medicine standards and protocols

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a national recruitment firm that specializes in sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses, allied health, and non-clinical professionals for healthcare facilities. Our primary objective is to place highly skilled providers in facilities where they can add the most value while contributing to both provider and facility growth and success.

For our providers, our recruiters are dedicated to supporting your requests, ensuring that you receive fair compensation, and placing you in positions where you can advance your career. We maintain consistent communication with you throughout the recruitment process to keep you informed. At Adelphi, we believe in providing more than just job opportunities, but also in offering prospects for professional growth and achievement. Our vast selection of job openings makes us a top choice in the staffing industry.

For our clients, we understand the challenges of finding skilled healthcare workers who can provide exceptional care and service. We are committed to providing our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we offer our recruitment and placement services, we place great importance on building strong relationships within the industry to maintain successful and long-lasting partnerships with our clients and the communities they serve.