Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Morgan City, LA

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Morgan City, 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 Morgan City, Louisiana, 70380!

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Morgan City, Louisiana
  
• Facility: Ochsner St. Mary
  
• Health System: SCP Health - Locums
  
• Coverage Period: Jun 26, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Variable shifts (24-hour physician coverage)
  
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

• Average Daily Volume: 28,000 annual ED visits (approx. 77 patients/day)
  
• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine, consistent with Level 3 acuity
  
• Rounding: Not required
  

• No. of Beds in Department: 15 ED beds
  
• Trauma Level: Level 3
  
• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff Available: NP/PA coverage 16 hours/day, nursing staff
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

• Sedation (moderate/deep)
  

• Board: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine
  
• Licenses: Active unrestricted Louisiana Medical License, DEA with LA address, LA Controlled Substance, Supervising Physician License (for PA supervision)
  
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA with LA address; LA Controlled Substance required
  
• Certifications: ACLS, PALS; ATLS required if not ABEM certified
  
• Experience: Residency completion in EM, FM, or IM; new graduates accepted
  
• Other Qualifications: CME for past 2 years, case logs for past 2 years, current immunizations (flu, TB, COVID-19), completion of sedation modules, meets NP/PA supervising physician requirements
  

• Provide direct emergency medical care in a 15-bed ED with 28,000 annual visits
  
• Supervise NP/PA staff during their 16-hour daily coverage
  
• Perform sedation procedures and consult specialist backup as needed
  
• Document all patient encounters in the Epic EMR
  
• Maintain facility privileging and compliance, including sedation modules and reappointment processes
  

Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment

1. Bolster your CV with a diverse range of experiences, demonstrating adaptability, versatility, and a commitment to excellence.
2. Embark on exciting adventures and explore new destinations while fulfilling your professional obligations, combining work with leisure and discovery.
3. Experience diverse medical settings, patient demographics, and clinical challenges, enriching your professional expertise.
4. Prevent professional fatigue by changing environments regularly, avoiding the monotony of routine practice.
5. Tailor your schedule to suit your lifestyle, allowing for personal commitments and travel.

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