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

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Lake Charles, LA Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: 1 Oct 2025 1 Apr 2026 Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible; Minimum 7 shifts/month; FT coverage needed On-Call Shift Schedule: No PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: 100% adult Patient Volume/Census: 66 patients per day Case Mix: General Emergency Cases FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: Meditech Specialty Backup Available: Yes Support Staff Available: MDDO for Black shifts, NPPA for Blue shifts Reason for Coverage: Supplemental PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 30-90 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered Rate: TBD JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active LA license required DEA: Active DEA Certification required Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS required Experience: Emergency Medicine experience required Other Qualifications: Stroke CME DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide emergency medical care to adult patients Ensure accurate and timely documentation in Meditech EMR Participate in EMR training and onboarding requirements Follow hospital policies and maintain active compliance

Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana, US

Posted Date: 10/23/2025