Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in Louisiana

An Emergency Medicine Physician plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry by providing immediate medical attention to patients with acute illnesses or injuries. They manage a wide range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric emergencies, making quick decisions to resuscitate and stabilize patients. They coordinate with other healthcare professionals for further management, follow-up care or admission of patients. Emergency physicians are also involved in disaster medicine, pre-hospital emergency care, and performing procedures like intubations, central line placements, fracture reductions, and others.

Important skills for this role include excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in procedural techniques. Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) are often required. Before becoming an Emergency Medicine Physician, a person may have roles such as Medical Intern, Resident in Internal Medicine or General Surgery, or a Fellow in Emergency Medicine. To be eligible for board certification in Emergency Medicine, they need to complete a residency in Emergency Medicine after obtaining a medical degree.

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They accept BC/BE physicians in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine. The EMR system is Cerner. Shifts are 12 hours: 7a7p and 7p7a....

Emergency Medicine Physician

  • Breaux Bridge, LA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Breaux Bridge, LA
  • 11 hours ago

Physician will want to know about a position: Residency's Accepted: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Emergency Medicine What is the APC coverage?...

Coverage Needed Oct 1, 2023 - ongoing Schedule 12 hr shifts 6a-6p 6p-6a Clinical Details Facility volume: 18k Requirements Board certified in emergency medicine, family medicine, or internal medicine...

Physician / Emergency Medicine / Louisiana / Permanent / Emergency

  • Metairie, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 1 day ago

Permanent Job Opportunity: Emergency Medicine Physician Near Kelly, LA Job ID: J-238496 We are actively seeking a dedicated and skilled Emergency Medicine Physician to join our esteemed team in Louisiana...

Physician / Emergency Medicine / Louisiana / Locum tenens / Emergency

  • Chalmette, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Chalmette, LA
  • 1 day ago

Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens Job in Louisiana Details/Requirements: Board Certification required: Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine IM & FM boards require ER experience...

SMART is searching for Emergency Medicine Physicians for a locum tenens opportunity West of Lafayette, Louisiana. Ideal candidates must be BC/BE EM, IM, or FP with EM experience....

Physician / Emergency Medicine / Louisiana / Locums to Perm / $250/hr

  • New Iberia, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Iberia, LA
  • 1 day ago

SMART is searching for Emergency Medicine Physicians for a locum tenens opportunity South of Lafayette, Louisiana. Ideal candidates must be BC/BE EM, IM or FP with EM experience....

Physician / Emergency Medicine / Louisiana / Permanent / Physician

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago

Are you an Emergency Medicine Physician searching for your next exciting locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in Louisiana might be the perfect fit!...

Physician / Emergency Medicine / Louisiana / Locum tenens / Emergency

  • West Monroe, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • West Monroe, LA
  • 1 day ago

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: West Monroe, Louisiana Service Setting: Hospital Emergency Department Coverage Type: Clinical Only (No Call) Coverage...

Locum Emergency Medicine MD/DO Is Needed In LA Caliber Healthcare Solutions has an opportunity available in LA for a Emergency Medicine MD/DO....

Physician / Emergency Medicine / Louisiana / Permanent / Emergency

  • Jennings, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Jennings, LA
  • 1 day ago

Medicine procedures JOB REQUIREMENTS Active LA License Certifications: BC ABEM or BC/BE IM/FM ACLS, ATLS, PALS required if not Board Certified in EM Experience: Minimum 2 years of Emergency Medicine...

Physician / Emergency Medicine / Louisiana / Locum or Permanent

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago

Work Dates Needed: 7+ shifts per month Preferred Schedule: 7a-7p;7p-7a Worksite Setting: Hospital, Level 2 trauma center, 17904 annual volume Scope of Work: Emergency Medicine, 49 PPD, 12 ED Beds Licenses...

Physician / Emergency Medicine / Louisiana / Locum tenens / Emergency

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 day ago

Physician/Doctor (MD/DO) Job Summary: All Medical Personnel is seeking a dedicated and experienced Physician (MD/DO) to join our healthcare team. The Physician will diagnose and treat medical...

I'm looking for physicians to perform prescheduled Health Risk Evaluations of Medicare Advantage members on health plans that we represent. The HREs consist of a detailed history and basic...

Physician / Emergency Medicine / Louisiana / Locum tenens

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago

Quivvy Tech is currently hiring telemedicine physicians!Quivvy Tech is the fastest growing national telemedicine network in the U.S....

Demographic Data for Louisiana

Moving to Louisiana? Find some basic demographic data about Louisiana below.


Local
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Emergency Medicine Physician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in Louisiana

This is the average annual salary for Emergency Medicine Physician jobs in Louisiana as reported by the BLS.

$320,700


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Emergency Medicine Physician positions.



Highest Education Level

Emergency Medicine Physicians in Louisiana offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.9%
Master's Degree
32.1%
Bachelor's Degree
13.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
High School or GED
2.0%
Associate's Degree
1.7%
Some High School
0.2%
Some College
0.1%



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