Emergency Medicine Physician - ABEM - Locums - Lake Charles, LA - $375/hr
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Job Type: contract
Company: Optigy
Category: Emergency Medicine
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Specialty: Emergency Medicine – Locums
Location: Southwest Louisiana
Company: Optigy
Type: Locums | Full-Time | Onsite
Hourly Rate: $375/hr
Overview:
Optigy is proud to offer a high-volume Emergency Medicine locums opportunity in a premier, full-service medical facility located in Southwest Louisiana. This flagship regional medical center features a large, modern Emergency Department serving over 48,000 patients annually and is equipped with state-of-the-art imaging and critical care infrastructure. The ED includes specialized treatment areas for trauma, mental health, and fast-track patients, offering a dynamic clinical environment for physicians who thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity settings.
You’ll work with a collaborative and well-supported clinical team, including experienced Advanced Practice Providers and scribe coverage. With newly renovated facilities, high-volume exposure, and robust physician and APP support, this is an ideal role for Emergency Medicine physicians seeking competitive compensation in a professionally rewarding environment.
Highlights:
$375/hr for Emergency Medicine locums
ED volume: 48,000 annually
40-bed Emergency Department with CT and digital x-ray onsite
Specialty treatment areas for critical care, mental health, and fast track
36–41 hours/day of physician coverage
55–69 hours/day of APP coverage
Average 30 hours of daily scribe support
EMR: McKesson
Travel, lodging, and malpractice fully covered
Qualifications:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine
Active Louisiana medical license
Previous high-volume ER experience preferred