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Occupation Physician
Specialty Emergency Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Long-Term Care/Facility Hospital
Location Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 7/21/20

Sound Physicians is a physician-owned hospitalist group focused on quality patient care, with a strong reputation for keeping our physicians satisfied and motivated with a supportive environment and manageable workload. Being an independent contractor affords you the flexibility and freedom to work as much or as little as you want. By working through our temporary staffing division, Echo Locum Tenens, you’ll have the most direct connection to the Sound team and schedule.

Seeking Emergency Medicine providers for a growing program in the Shreveport, LA area. We are currently seeking Full Time/1099 & Locum physicians to assist us with both day and night coverage as this program begins and ongoing. If you have 2 to 10 shifts available each month, we offer flexible scheduling to accommodate most shift rotations. Below are a few details about the facility and requirements.

CHRISTUS Highland Hospital
1453 E. Bert Koun Loop
Shreveport, LA 71105

  • Group Information
  • Total FT MD Program: 6.5
  • Current FT MDs: 6.5
  • Total FT APP Program: 2
  • Current FT APPs: 2
  • ED Volume: 24,000
  • ED Information
  • Total ED Beds: 11
  • Daily Physician Coverage: 7a-5p, 1p-11p, 9p-7a
  • Daily APP Coverage: 11a-9p
  • Admission Rate: 20%
  • EMR: Meditech
  • Scribes: No
  • Sub Specialty Coverage: GI, Urology, ENT, Cardiology (interventional and stemis), General Surgery, CT Surgery, CV Surgery, Orthopedics (hospitalists admit), Nephrology, In-House Dialysis, Ophthalmology
  • Cath Labs: 4
  • Comprehensive Stroke Center: yes (use telestroke-partner with Oshner)
  • Pediatrics: 5%-10% (if admission needed: transferred to Rapides General)
  • Level One Trauma: Coordinated by Regional Trauma Service
  • EM Physicians attend floor codes
  • CT/Ultrasound 24/7
  • MRI
  • Codes On Floors: Yes
  • Conscious Sedation: Yes
  • Avg. Patients Per Hour: 1.8-2.1

If this is an opportunity that interest you, please contact me immediately to discuss locations, details, expectations, and requirements. ECHO Locum Tenens, a division of Sound Physicians, provides competitive rates, travel, lodging, and $1/$5M medical malpractice coverage. I have additional EM openings in AZ, TX, MI, SC & CA – please reach out if you would prefer a different state. Please feel free to share this information with your colleagues.

Brian Bennett II | Recruiting Consultant | ECHO Locum Tenens, a division of Sound Physicians | 1301 Solana Blvd. Building 2 Suite 2200 Westlake, TX 76262 | M: [Register to View] | F: [Register to View] | [Register to View]