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Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Chalmette, LA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Chalmette, Louisiana, 70043!
JOB OVERVIEW
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Emergency Medicine
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Chalmette, Louisiana
- Facility: St. Bernard Parish Hospital
- Health System: SCP Health - Locums
- Coverage Period: Apr 30, 2026 – Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: Days, 7a-7p; Mid, 2p-12a; Nights, 7p-7a
- Number of Positions: 1
- Reason for Coverage: Coverage
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
- Average Daily Volume: 79 patients per day
- Case Mix: Consistent with emergency department cases (cardiac, neurological, trauma, and general medical emergencies)
- No. of Beds in Department: 10 ED beds
- Trauma Level: N/A
- EMR System: Ochsner EPIC
- Specialty Backup Available: Yes, on-call backup for Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonary, Urology, Gastroenterology, ICU, Ortho, Psych, Radiology, and General Surgery
- Support Staff Available: NPPA (Advanced Practice Provider) coverage 9a-9p
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: 30-60 days
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes, expedited with clean file
- Board: BE/BC in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine (ABEM preferred; if not ABEM, ACLS, ATLS, PALS required)
- Licenses: Active Louisiana state license required
- DEA / CDS: Active DEA with LA address required
- Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS required if not ABEM certified
- Experience: Residency trained in specialty required
- Other Qualifications: Must be willing to work night and day shifts; flu/immunization waiver available
- Provide high-quality emergency medical care to patients of all ages presenting to the ED.
- Rapidly assess, diagnose, and stabilize acute conditions, including trauma, cardiac, and neurological emergencies.
- Coordinate with on-call specialists (Cardiology, Ortho, General Surgery, etc.) for complex cases.
- Supervise and collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers (NPPA) during their coverage hours.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Ochsner EPIC EMR.
About Adelphi Locums
Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.
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