JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Abbeville, LA
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP – 12 to 18 months
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 6a – 6p; 6p – 6a
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: All ages
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 45 patients per day
• Admissions: 8%
• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 7 ED beds; 3 Fast Track beds
• EMR System: Cerner Community Works
• Office Equipment Available: Standard ED equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Podiatry, Surgery
• Support Staff Available: NP/PA coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (clean file required)
• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 60–90 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Emergency Medicine procedures
• Moderate sedation
• Critical care management
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active LA license, DEA, and CDS required
• Board: BC/BE in EM/FM/IM with Emergency Medicine experience
• DEA: Required
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS required if not ABEM certified
• Experience: Residency trained in EM/FM/IM required
• Other Qualifications: CME and case logs required; LA PCF required
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide emergency department coverage
• Evaluate and treat acute and critical patients
• Manage patient flow in ED setting
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
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