Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Shreveport, 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 Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101!
JOB OVERVIEW
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Emergency Medicine
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
- Facility: Willis-Knighton Medical Center
- Health System: SCP Health - Locums
- Coverage Period: Sep 15, 2026 – Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: Variable shifts, 38 physician hours per day (M-Thurs) and 12 NPPA hours (Fri-Sun)
- Reason for Coverage: Coverage
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
PATIENT INFORMATION - Average Daily Volume: 46,000 annual ED visits (approx. 126 per day)
FACILITY INFORMATION - No. of Beds in Department: 22 ER beds, 12 hall beds
- EMR System: Medhost
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE - Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
JOB REQUIREMENTS - Board: BE/BC in Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
- Licenses: Active unrestricted LA Medical License, DEA with LA address, LA Controlled Substance & Supervising Physician License
- DEA / CDS: Active DEA and CDS required
- Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS (if Board Eligible; not required if ABEM-certified with MOC)
- Experience: Residency Completion in Emergency Medicine; new graduates accepted
- Other Qualifications: Case logs for past 2 years, CMEs for last 2 years, Flu and TB immunizations, Malpractice coverage $100K/$300K, enrollment in LPCF
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide emergency medical care to patients in a high-volume ED setting
- Supervise and oversee Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
- Cross-credential at multiple Willis-Knighton facilities (WK Medical Center, WK South, WK Bossier, WK Pierremont)
- Manage patient volume of approximately 46,000 annual visits
- Participate in coverage model with 38 physician hours per day (M-Thurs) and 12 NPPA hours (Fri-Sun)
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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