Emergency Medicine Physician (ABEM) - Locum Tenens
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Job Type: Locums
Company: Optigy Group
Salary: $0 Per Hour
Category: Physician
Job Description Apply Now
Emergency Medicine Physician (ABEM) - Locum Tenens opportunities are available for board-certified professionals seeking flexible and rewarding assignments. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a busy acute-care community hospital setting, handling a diverse patient population and a range of medical emergencies. Physicians experienced in emergency care, particularly those trained and certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), are encouraged to apply for this dynamic and essential position.
As an Emergency Medicine Physician (ABEM) - Locum Tenens, you will be responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered emergency care in a hospital with a strong annual patient volume. The facility is equipped to handle minor to moderate trauma and requires physicians who are confident in stabilizing patients and arranging transfers for severe trauma cases. The supportive environment includes access to most medical subspecialties, with advanced practice providers available during peak hours to support patient care delivery.
The hospital utilizes the EPIC electronic medical record system, ensuring streamlined charting and communication. Shifts are available across days, mids, and nights throughout the week, providing options to suit various schedules. Board certification in Emergency Medicine, along with current licensure and advanced life support certifications, is required for this locum tenens role.
Travel expenses are covered, and expedited onboarding is offered to facilitate a prompt start. The hospital is committed to delivering excellent emergency care and fosters a collaborative, professional environment. If you are seeking to expand your experience, work with a supportive team, and provide critical emergency services, click the application button to join our dedicated staff as an Emergency Medicine Physician (ABEM) - Locum Tenens.
Emergency Medicine Physician (ABEM) - Locum Tenens Summary- Provide emergency medical care in an acute-care community hospital setting
- Handle a wide range of cases, from minor to moderate trauma
- Stabilize and transfer patients with severe trauma as needed
- Work with a multidisciplinary team and advanced practice providers
- Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation and patient management
- Expedited onboarding with covered travel expenses
- Perform all standard ER procedures consistent with emergency medicine practice
- Manage acute illnesses and injuries for a diverse patient population
- Collaborate with on-site subspecialty teams for coordinated patient care
- Supervise and work alongside nurse practitioners and physician assistants during scheduled hours
- Document patient encounters accurately using EPIC EMR
- Stabilize patients and facilitate safe transfers for severe trauma cases
- Participate in shift coverage including days, mids, and nights, with variable weekday and weekend hours
- Adhere to hospital policies, protocols, and regulatory requirements
- Competitive locum tenens compensation (details provided upon application)
- Travel expenses covered by the hospital
- Expedited credentialing and onboarding process
- Work in a supportive and collaborative hospital environment
- Opportunity to gain experience in a high-volume emergency department
- ABEM board certification required
- Active state medical license (or willingness to obtain)
- Current DEA and CDS registration (or willingness to transfer)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Experience in emergency medicine settings, including trauma stabilization and transfer
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in emergency medicine and trauma care
- Comfortable managing a high patient census and varying acuity levels
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with interdisciplinary teams
- Adaptable to a variety of shift schedules, including nights and weekends
- Committed to providing high-quality and compassionate emergency care
- Facility is a 200-bed acute-care hospital with an annual volume of 27,400 emergency visits
- Average daily ER census is 75 patients
- Most subspecialty services are available on site, except neurosurgery and hand surgery
- Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA) scheduled for additional support during peak hours
- Applicants will benefit from working in a collaborative environment with comprehensive resources
- Enjoy the professional and personal rewards of practicing in a diverse and dynamic emergency department
If you are ready to take the next step in your Emergency Medicine Physician (ABEM) - Locum Tenens career, apply now by clicking the job application button to join a dedicated and skilled emergency care team.