Emergency Medicine Physician

Shreveport, United States | Posted on 10/10/2025

COVERAGE & SHIFT SCHEDULE

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible schedule with Day, Mid, and Night shifts available

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: All ages (per ED policy)
• Patient Volume/Census: ~75 patients/day (≈27,400 annually)
• Admissions: Yes, as clinically indicated through the ED

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Office Equipment Available: Standard ED diagnostic and monitoring equipment
• Specialty Backup: All major specialties except Neurosurgery and Hand Surgery
• Advanced Practice Provider Coverage: NPs/PAs on site daily
• Reason for Coverage: Full-time vacancy

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Temporary/Expedited Privileges: Expedited credentialing feasible (~30+ days)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Core emergency medicine procedures
• Emergency medical evaluation and stabilization
• Basic and advanced life support procedures
• Coordination of emergency consults and admissions

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Active Louisiana medical license
• BC in Emergency Medicine (EM residency trained only)
• Certifications: ATLS and ACLS not required for EM-boarded physicians
• Experience: EM residency trained (BC or BE accepted)
• Other Qualifications: Proficiency with Epic EMR

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide emergency department evaluation and management across presenting conditions.
• Stabilize, treat, and coordinate disposition in collaboration with hospital teams.
• Document care accurately and timely within Epic.
• Participate in handoffs and adhere to ED clinical protocols and quality measures.
• Communicate effectively with nursing, consultants, and ancillary staff.