Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW Job Id: H-MD-126931 Profession: Physician Specialty: Emergency Medicine Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Chalmette, Louisiana Coverage Period: Apr 30, 2026 – Ongoing Shift Schedule: Days, Evenings, Nights (7a-7p, 2p-12a, 7p-7a) Reason for Coverage: Coverage Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: 79 patients per day Case Mix: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonary, Urology, Gastroenterology, ICU, Ortho, Psych, Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging, General Surgery FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 10 Trauma Level: N/A EMR System: Ochsner EPIC Specialty Backup Available: Yes – Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonary, Urology, Gastroenterology, ICU, Ortho, Psych, Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging, General Surgery Support Staff Available: Physicians, NPs, PAs PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 30-60 days Temporary Privileges Available: Yes JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine (ABEM preferred) Licenses: Active Louisiana medical license required Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS required if not ABEM certified Experience: Residency trained in EM, FM, or IM DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages Manage acute and chronic conditions in the emergency department Order and interpret diagnostic tests Collaborate with specialty backup and support staff Document patient encounters in Ochsner EPIC EMR