What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician — Raceland, LA (Critical Access Hospital) position at Adelphi Staffing, LLC?
Job ID: TBD
Locum tenens opportunity in Raceland, LA at a Critical Access Hospital providing ongoing emergency department coverage beginning 08/03/2026. Flexible clinical schedule covering adult and pediatric emergency patients in a department averaging ~19,000 ED visits per year, with admissions and a broad case mix including trauma, acute medical, and surgical conditions.
Clinical setting and support
- ED capacity: 6 beds, plus 2 fast-track and 4 ICU beds; hospital total 35 beds
- Trauma designation: Critical Access Hospital
- EMR: Epic; standard ED equipment available
- Specialty backup: Cardiology, Urology, Behavioral Health, OB/GYN, Infusion Services, Wound Care
- Staffing: NP/PA coverage ~10 hours/day; physician coverage 24/7
Scope of practice
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage emergency, acute, and trauma patients
- Perform emergency procedures, procedural sedation, airway management, and trauma stabilization
- Coordinate admissions, transfers, and specialty consults
- Supervise advanced practice providers as required
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic and deliver high-quality care in a resource-limited, critical access setting
Credentials and requirements
- Active, unrestricted Louisiana medical license; DEA registration with Louisiana address and Louisiana controlled substance license
- Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine (new graduates accepted)
- Residency completion in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or General Surgery
- Current ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS
- Must meet supervising physician requirements for NP/PA oversight; hospital privileges required
Compensation and logistics
- Rate: TBD
- Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance provided
Coverage type: Clinical only. Coverage period: 08/03/2026 – ongoing.