Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician — Kaplan, LA (Flexible Schedule, Epic)

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Location: Kaplan, LA
Type: Locum Tenens — Clinical Only
Setting: Hospital (ED)
Coverage: 08/16/2026 – Ongoing
Schedule: Flexible; coverage within a 24-hour physician staffing model

Patient Population

• Adults and pediatrics
• ED volume: ~6,800 visits/year
• Admissions required
• Case mix: general emergency medicine

Facility

• Department beds: 6 ED beds; 20 hospital beds
• Trauma level: IV
• EMR: Epic
• Specialty backup: Physical therapy, rehab unit, psychiatric unit

Privileges & Compliance

• Hospital privileges required
• Credentialing timeline: 30–60 days
• Required documentation: case logs (previous 2 years), CME (previous 2 years)
• Immunizations: current flu and TB compliance

Compensation & Benefits

• Rates: TBD
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance: covered

Required Procedures & Training

• Moderate and deep sedation required
• Procedural Sedation Version 2 course required if not board certified in EM

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Louisiana medical license and Louisiana controlled substance registration
• Active DEA with Louisiana address
• BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine
• Completion of approved EM, FM, or IM residency
• ACLS required; ATLS and PALS required if not EM-trained
• Supervising Physician License with Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• 3rd-year residents accepted under approved moonlighting privileges

Duties

• Provide emergency evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment
• Perform moderate and deep sedation as indicated
• Document all encounters in Epic
• Coordinate care with hospital staff and specialty services