Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Physician – Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Abbeville, LA
• Service Setting: Hospital – Emergency Department
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: October 2025 – 12 months
• Clinical Shift Schedule:
- Physicians: 6a–6p; 6p–6a
- APPs: 9a–9p (Mon–Wed), 10a–8p (Thurs–Fri), 12p–8p (Sat–Sun)
PATIENT INFORMATION• Patient Demographics: Adults & Pediatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: ~16,000 annually (~45/day)
• % EMS: 12.4%
• Admissions: 8%
FACILITY INFORMATION• No. of Beds in Department: 7 ED beds + 3 Fast Track
• EMR System: Cerner Community Works
• Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Podiatry, Surgery
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 30–60 days (expedited available with clean file)
• Onboarding Requirements: EMR training, then orientation
• Compliance Requirements: Flu, TB, COVID vaccine required
JOB REQUIREMENTS• Licenses: Active LA license or IMLC eligible; CDS; DEA (with LA address)
• Board: BC/BE in EM, FM, or IM (must have EM experience)
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS (required unless ABEM certified & participating in ABEM continuing certification)
• Residency Training: EM, FM, or IM
• Experience: Minimum 2 years ED experience (required for FM/IM trained)
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