Emergency Medicine Physician (EM) - Locum Tenens
Location: Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Job Type: Locums
Company: Optigy Group
Salary: $0 Per Hour
Category: Physician
Job Description Apply Now
The role of an Emergency Medicine Physician (EM) - Locum Tenens provides essential medical services in a fast-paced environment within a critical access hospital setting. This opportunity is ideal for board-certified professionals looking to deliver high-quality emergency care across various shifts. The position supports patients with a range of acute and urgent medical needs, offering exposure to multidisciplinary specialty services and a collaborative medical team. The hospital, functioning as a Level 3 trauma center, maintains a moderate acuity level and ensures comprehensive physician coverage for optimal patient outcomes. As a locum tenens provider, you will play a crucial role in maintaining continuity of care and supporting patient flow within the emergency department. Working on an ongoing basis, you will be responsible for managing a steady census, utilizing state-of-the-art electronic medical record systems, and integrating with experienced support staff. The hospital covers travel arrangements and offers expedited credentialing to facilitate a swift onboarding process.
Emergency Medicine Physician (EM) - Locum Tenens Summary- Deliver emergency medical services as a locum tenens physician in a critical access hospital.
- Engage with a dedicated healthcare team in a Level 3 trauma environment.
- Provide care to a medium acuity patient population with access to diverse specialty support.
- Utilize Cerner EMR for comprehensive patient documentation and workflow efficiency.
- Ensure continuity of quality care across day and night shifts.
- Perform all standard emergency room procedures, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries.
- Manage a patient census within a 10-bed emergency department, averaging 28,000 annual visits.
- Collaborate with specialty services such as Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonary, Urology, Gastroenterology, ICU, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging, and General Surgery for comprehensive patient management.
- Work 7a-7p or 7p-7a shifts as scheduled, ensuring flexibility to cover days and nights as required.
- Maintain high standards of patient safety and care while adhering to hospital protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Document all patient encounters, treatment plans, and outcomes accurately in the Cerner EMR system.
- Communicate efficiently with nursing staff, support teams, and consulting specialists to coordinate patient care.
- Participate in ongoing quality improvement and patient safety initiatives within the emergency department.
- Competitive locum tenens compensation structure.
- Hospital-covered travel arrangements for all shifts worked.
- Expedited onboarding and credentialing process for quick placement.
- Access to advanced specialty services for comprehensive patient care delivery.
- Opportunity to serve in a critical access hospital environment with a steady patient flow and supportive team culture.
- Board Certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM), Internal Medicine (ABIM), or Family Medicine (ABFM) with extensive emergency experience.
- Active state medical license.
- Active DEA registration or willingness to transfer credentials as required.
- Current certifications in ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
- Ability to work a minimum of three shifts per month, with openness to both day and night shifts.
- Strong clinical skills and the ability to perform all standard ER procedures independently and efficiently.
- Proficiency with Cerner EMR or willingness to learn hospital systems quickly.
- Board certified emergency medicine physician with locum tenens experience preferred.
- Demonstrates adaptability in fast-paced, high-acuity settings.
- Exhibits excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Values patient-centered care and strives for clinical excellence.
- Comfortable collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient management.
- Open to flexible scheduling to meet department coverage needs.
- The hospital covers all travel expenses for assigned shifts.
- Credentialing and onboarding are expedited to allow for a rapid start date.
- This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a critical access hospital with a moderate-volume emergency department.
- Working in this region provides a unique opportunity to serve a diverse patient population in a supportive, team-focused environment.
- To join a dynamic emergency medicine team and make an immediate impact, click the job application button to apply now.