Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician — Raceland, LA (Critical Access Hospital)

Job ID: TBD

Locum tenens opportunity in Raceland, LA at a Critical Access Hospital providing ongoing emergency department coverage beginning 08/03/2026. Flexible clinical schedule covering adult and pediatric emergency patients in a department averaging ~19,000 ED visits per year, with admissions and a broad case mix including trauma, acute medical, and surgical conditions.

Clinical setting and support

• ED capacity: 6 beds, plus 2 fast-track and 4 ICU beds; hospital total 35 beds
• Trauma designation: Critical Access Hospital
• EMR: Epic; standard ED equipment available
• Specialty backup: Cardiology, Urology, Behavioral Health, OB/GYN, Infusion Services, Wound Care
• Staffing: NP/PA coverage ~10 hours/day; physician coverage 24/7

Scope of practice

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage emergency, acute, and trauma patients
• Perform emergency procedures, procedural sedation, airway management, and trauma stabilization
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and specialty consults
• Supervise advanced practice providers as required
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic and deliver high-quality care in a resource-limited, critical access setting

Credentials and requirements

• Active, unrestricted Louisiana medical license; DEA registration with Louisiana address and Louisiana controlled substance license
• Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine (new graduates accepted)
• Residency completion in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or General Surgery
• Current ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS
• Must meet supervising physician requirements for NP/PA oversight; hospital privileges required

Compensation and logistics

• Rate: TBD
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance provided

Coverage type: Clinical only. Coverage period: 08/03/2026 – ongoing.