Emergency Medicine Physician (EM, ABEM, ABIM, ABFM)
Location: Franklin, Louisiana
Job Type: Locums
Company: Optigy Group
Salary: $0 Per Hour
Category: Physician
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The role of an Emergency Medicine Physician (EM, ABEM, ABIM, ABFM) is essential to delivering high-quality acute care to patients facing urgent and life-threatening conditions. This opportunity offers a dynamic practice environment within a critical access hospital, where you will provide comprehensive emergency services on an ongoing basis, with flexible shift coverage for both day and night. The facility is supported by a robust network of specialty backup providers, ensuring patients have access to multidisciplinary expertise during their emergency department visits. As a board-certified physician, you will leverage your advanced clinical training and experience to stabilize, diagnose, and manage a wide range of emergent medical presentations. Working alongside a dedicated team, your commitment to patient-centered care will make a significant impact on the community's health and well-being.
If you are passionate about emergency medicine and committed to providing timely, compassionate care, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to further your career. The hospital utilizes T System EV for electronic medical records, supporting efficiency and accurate documentation in the fast-paced emergency department setting. With a census that averages 32 daily encounters, including a steady volume of EMS arrivals and transfers, you will have the chance to hone your skills in a stimulating environment. The hospital is committed to expedited credentialing and onboarding, supporting a seamless transition into your new role.
Join an experienced and supportive emergency department team and enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Apply now by clicking the job application button to take the next step in your emergency medicine career.
Emergency Medicine Physician (EM, ABEM, ABIM, ABFM) - Summary- Provide acute care to patients presenting to the emergency department at a critical access hospital
- Work flexible day or night shifts as part of an ongoing locum tenens assignment
- Utilize advanced clinical expertise and board certification to deliver evidence-based care
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and access specialty backup as needed
- Serve a diverse patient population and contribute to community health outcomes
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, stabilize, and manage patients with emergent medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions
- Perform all standard emergency room procedures in accordance with current best practices
- Document all patient encounters accurately using T System EV EMR
- Coordinate with on-call specialty backup including OB/GYN, Cardiology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Orthopedics
- Participate in expedited onboarding and credentialing processes to ensure timely start
- Collaborate with EMS personnel and facilitate patient transfers as appropriate
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and regulatory standards
- Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care
- Competitive compensation structure commensurate with experience and board certification
- Travel expenses covered by the hospital
- Access to specialty backup and a supportive clinical environment
- Expedited credentialing and onboarding for a prompt start
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM), Internal Medicine (ABIM), or Family Medicine (ABFM) with a minimum of 2 years of emergency room experience
- Active state medical license
- Active DEA registration or willingness to transfer credentials as needed
- Current certifications in ATLS, ACLS, and PALS
- Proficiency in performing all standard emergency room procedures
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (T System EV preferred)
- Demonstrates clinical excellence and a strong sense of professional responsibility
- Exhibits flexibility to work both day and night shifts as required by hospital coverage needs
- Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing a range of emergent conditions
- Effective communicator with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Committed to timely, compassionate, and evidence-based patient care
- Facility features 7 emergency department beds with an annual volume of over 12,000 patient encounters
- Average of 32 patient encounters per day, with 3% admission rate and 4.7% patient transfer rate
- Multidisciplinary specialty backup available on-call to support comprehensive emergency care
- Critical access hospital setting provides unique opportunities for community-focused acute care
- Position offers a supportive onboarding process and opportunities for professional growth
If you are ready to advance your career as an Emergency Medicine Physician (EM, ABEM, ABIM, ABFM), we invite you to apply by clicking the job application button today.