Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Alexandria, LA

A facility is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for locum tenens coverage. Alexandria, Louisiana is known for its abundant natural beauty and rich history and culture. Visit art centers, outstanding museums, zoos, and many festivals The position handles an annual volume of 49,500 patients or 135 per day, requiring BC/BE in Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine with an active Louisiana license. Family Medicine-trained physicians need ATLS certification, while EM-trained physicians do not. ACLS and PALS certifications are required for all. The ED has 42 beds and a 22% admission rate, with 10 hours of scribe coverage daily. The department currently uses Meditech but will transition to EPIC in March 2025. Travel, lodging, and malpractice coverage are provided. Dates Needed: December - 6 months Case Load/PPD: 49,500 annual volume, 135 PPD Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift Assignment Type: ER Assignment Duration: Locums Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Yes Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Patient Population: All Ages Support Staff: MD 49 hrs Mon-Wed and 42 hrs Sat-Sun. APP 46 hrs Mon-Fri & 36 hrs Sat-Sun Government: No Reference ID: ORD-178902-MD-LA Contact: LocumTenens.com recruiter has the specialized knowledge and personal connections to source premier assignments while negotiating top pay on your behalfLT Online Experience gives you one-stop visibility into your past and future assignments, presents, time and pay, preferences, travel info and document storageLocumTenens.com provides paid malpractice insurance (A), paid housing and travel, comprehensive onboarding, 1099 financial consulting, and credentialing, privileging, and licensing assistance