Emergency Medicine Physician (ABEM)
Location: Shreveport, LA
Job Type: Locums to Perm
Company: Optigy
Category: Emergency Medicine
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Emergency Medicine Physician (ABEM) - Full-Time
Optigy is actively seeking a dedicated and skilled Emergency Medicine Physician (ABEM) to join our dynamic healthcare team. This full-time opportunity is designed for a professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume emergency department settings. As an Emergency Medicine Physician (ABEM), you will provide essential patient care coverage, ensuring the safety and well-being of all patients who visit our emergency department in Shreveport, Louisiana. This role is a locum tenens position with flexible scheduling, offering you the chance to make a direct impact while enjoying supportive resources and comprehensive coverage for travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance.
The Emergency Medicine Physician (ABEM) will work 11-hour shifts as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. The department averages 98 patients per day, offering an engaging environment for clinicians who are board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine. Our facility utilizes Meditech Expanse as its electronic medical record (EMR) system and provides scribe support to enhance your efficiency and focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Physicians are not required to take on-call shifts, and there is no trauma designation at this facility, allowing you to concentrate solely on emergency medical services.
Optigy is committed to ensuring that all Emergency Medicine Physicians (ABEM) have the tools and support necessary to excel in their roles. We offer comprehensive credentialing assistance, with an expected timeframe of approximately 90 days. All applicants must hold a valid Louisiana state medical license and DEA registration, and a clean professional record is required. We welcome board-eligible and board-certified physicians (ABEM) to apply for this rewarding role. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality emergency care and value work-life balance, we encourage you to apply by clicking the job application button.
Emergency Medicine Physician (ABEM) - Summary- Full-time locum tenens position in a high-volume emergency department
- 11-hour onsite shifts with no on-call responsibilities
- Comprehensive coverage for travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance
- Collaborative work environment with scribe support
- Department averages 98 patients daily
- Provide direct patient care in a high-volume emergency department setting
- Perform clinical assessments, diagnostics, and treatment for a broad range of emergency conditions
- Document all patient encounters using Meditech Expanse EMR system
- Collaborate with nursing staff, scribe, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Adhere to evidence-based clinical protocols and facility policies
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records
- Participate in departmental meetings and continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Competitive hourly rate of $265
- All travel and lodging expenses fully covered by the company
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Supportive resources including scribe coverage and credentialing assistance
- Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
- Active Louisiana state medical license
- Valid DEA registration
- Clean professional record
- Experience with Meditech Expanse EMR preferred, but not required
- Ability to work 11-hour shifts in a high-volume emergency department
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-acuity clinical settings
- Values teamwork and collaboration
- Detail-oriented with excellent documentation skills
- Flexible, reliable, and committed to providing patient-centered care
- No trauma designation at the emergency department
- No on-call requirements
- Credentialing process typically takes approximately 90 days
- Coverage needed starting August 1, 2025, with open-ended duration
- The opportunity to work in Shreveport, Louisiana, offers access to a vibrant community with a diverse patient population
If you are an Emergency Medicine Physician (ABEM) seeking a rewarding locum tenens position with robust support and competitive compensation, we invite you to apply today by clicking the job application button. Join Optigy and make a meaningful impact in emergency medicine while enjoying a supportive and positive work environment.