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

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Shreveport, LA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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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
  

• Average Daily Volume: 46,000 annual ED visits (approx. 126 per day)
  

• No. of Beds in Department: 22 ER beds, 12 hall beds
  
• EMR System: Medhost
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

• 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
  

• 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)
  

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