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Emergency Medicine Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC

Abbeville, Louisiana, United States

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JOB OVERVIEW
  • Profession: Physician
  • Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Abbeville, Louisiana
  • Facility: Abbeville General Hospital
  • Health System: SCP Health - Locums
  • Coverage Period: Jun 01, 2026 - Ongoing
  • Shift Schedule: Days and Nights, 6a-6p / 6p-6a
  • Hours Per Shift: 12
  • Number of Positions: 2
  • Reason for Coverage: Full Time Vacancy
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Average Daily Volume: 45 patients per day
  • Case Mix: General emergency medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
  • No. of Beds in Department: 7 ED beds, 3 fast track beds
  • Trauma Level: N/A
  • EMR System: Cerner Community Works
  • Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Podiatry, Surgery
  • Support Staff Available: 24-hour physician coverage, 12-hour NP/PA coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  • Credentialing Timeline: 60 days
  • Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  • Intubation
  • Central line placement
  • Moderate sedation
  • Management of acute medical and traumatic emergencies
JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Board: BC in EM, FM, or IM with EM experience (ABEM preferred)
  • Licenses: Active Louisiana medical license, active LA DEA and CDS
  • DEA / CDS: Active DEA and CDS with Louisiana address
  • Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS (unless ABEM-certified)
  • Experience: Residency trained in EM, FM, or IM
  • Other Qualifications: CME and case logs from past 2 years required for credentialing
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide emergent and urgent medical care to patients presenting to the emergency department
  • Perform emergency procedures including intubation, central line placement, and moderate sedation
  • Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers (NP/PA) during shifts
  • Coordinate with backup specialists in cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology, podiatry, and surgery as needed
  • Document patient care accurately in Cerner Community Works EMR