Emergency Medicine Physician Needed for Night Shift Coverage at ER in Louisiana

Job description

About the facility

The facility is a 100-bed hospital providing comprehensive emergency services. The emergency department operates with 24-hour physician coverage and maintains advanced equipment for emergency care. The hospital supports both day and night shift physicians with additional advanced practice provider coverage.

About the facility location

Louisiana offers diverse experiences including food and music festivals, swamp hiking, and plantation tours. Popular attractions feature strolling through historic districts, exploring local flavors, and taking sightseeing cruises on the Mississippi River with live jazz entertainment. The area provides a mix of cultural experiences, outdoor activities, and historic tours throughout the region.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide night shift emergency medicine coverage with 12-hour shifts at a 17-bed emergency department. Board certification in Emergency Medicine is required along with prescriptive authority for comprehensive patient care. The position involves working within a 24-hour physician coverage model that includes 10 hours of advanced practice provider support. The clinician must maintain current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications to handle emergency cases and procedures.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 17 beds ER
• Support staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift time(s): 12-hour night shifts
• Procedures required: Emergency medicine procedures and interventions
• Certifications required: BC IM/FM or ABEM. ATLS, ACLS, BLS and PALS needed unless EM certified.

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