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Emergency Medicine Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC

Chalmette, Louisiana, United States

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JOB OVERVIEW
  • Profession: Physician
  • Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Chalmette, Louisiana
  • Facility: St. Bernard Parish Hospital
  • Health System: SCP Health - Locums
  • Coverage Period: Apr 30, 2026 - Ongoing
  • Shift Schedule: Days, 7a-7p; Mid, 2p-12a; Nights, 7p-7a
  • Number of Positions: 1
  • Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Average Daily Volume: 79 patients per day
  • Case Mix: Consistent with emergency department cases (cardiac, neurological, trauma, and general medical emergencies)
FACILITY INFORMATION
  • No. of Beds in Department: 10 ED beds
  • Trauma Level: N/A
  • EMR System: Ochsner EPIC
  • Specialty Backup Available: Yes, on-call backup for Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonary, Urology, Gastroenterology, ICU, Ortho, Psych, Radiology, and General Surgery
  • Support Staff Available: NPPA (Advanced Practice Provider) coverage 9a-9p
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  • Credentialing Timeline: 30-60 days
  • Temporary Privileges Available: Yes, expedited with clean file
JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Board: BE/BC in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine (ABEM preferred; if not ABEM, ACLS, ATLS, PALS required)
  • Licenses: Active Louisiana state license required
  • DEA / CDS: Active DEA with LA address required
  • Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS required if not ABEM certified
  • Experience: Residency trained in specialty required
  • Other Qualifications: Must be willing to work night and day shifts; flu/immunization waiver available
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide high-quality emergency medical care to patients of all ages presenting to the ED.
  • Rapidly assess, diagnose, and stabilize acute conditions, including trauma, cardiac, and neurological emergencies.
  • Coordinate with on-call specialists (Cardiology, Ortho, General Surgery, etc.) for complex cases.
  • Supervise and collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers (NPPA) during their coverage hours.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Ochsner EPIC EMR.