What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medicine Physician position at Adelphi Locums?
Job Overview
- Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Chalmette, LA
- Service Setting: Hospital
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: April 30, 2026 – Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible shifts including 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- April 30, 2026 – Ongoing
- 10–12 shifts per month
- Minimum 3–5 shifts per block required
- Patient Demographics: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
- Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 79 patients per day (28,415 annual volume)
- Admissions: Yes (8.7% admission rate)
- Case Mix: Emergency Medicine with diverse acuity
- No. of Beds in Department: 10 ED beds
- EMR System: Ochsner Epic
- Office Equipment Available: Standard Emergency Department equipment
- Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonary, Urology, Gastroenterology, ICU, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Radiology, General Surgery
- Support Staff Available: APP coverage (12-hour shifts)
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (expedited for clean files)
- Credentialing Timeline: 30–60 days
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
- Emergency patient evaluation and management
- Acute care stabilization
- Interpretation of diagnostic studies
- Licenses: Active LA license required
- Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine
- DEA: Required
- Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS required if not ABEM certified
- Experience: Residency trained required
- Other Qualifications: Willingness to work both day and night shifts
- Provide emergency medical care to patients across varying acuity levels
- Manage patient flow and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams
- Perform assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans
- Collaborate with support staff and specialists
- Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to facility protocols