Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Lafayette, Indiana
• Facility: Franciscan Health Lafayette East
• Health System: SCP Health - Locums
• Coverage Period: Oct 27, 2026 – Ongoing
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: Approximately 137 patients per day
• Case Mix: General emergency medicine, trauma, orthopedic, ENT, GYN

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 33 beds
• Trauma Level: Level III
• Specialty Backup Available: Yes, ENT, orthopedics, GYN
• Support Staff Available: Physicians, NPs, PAs, Scribes

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Moderate Sedation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM) or board certified in another ABMS specialty with 5+ years high-volume ED experience
• Licenses: Active Indiana medical license, IN Controlled Substance license, DEA with IN address and schedules II-IV
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA with Indiana address and schedules II-IV; IN Controlled Substance license required
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Experience: EM residency graduates within 12 months acceptable; otherwise 5+ years continuous full-time experience in high-volume ED (>30,000 visits/year)
• Other Qualifications: Case logs for past 2 years; CME attestation required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the ED
• Perform moderate sedation and other emergency procedures as required
• Supervise and collaborate with NP/PA providers
• Coordinate with specialty consultants for ENT, orthopedics, GYN, etc.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with hospital policies