<p>A high-volume Emergency Medicine opportunity is open in Thibodaux, Louisiana — a community-focused practice setting in the heart of Cajun Country, positioned midway between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The 17-bed Emergency Department handles approximately 35,000 annual visits with a structured overlapping coverage model, dedicated Fast Track, and full APP support, allowing physicians to focus on clinical decision-making rather than administrative burden. Scribe support is built into the workflow, and the facility runs on a modern, well-resourced platform designed for efficient, high-quality emergency care.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package with stable, balanced shift scheduling</li> <li>Scribe support provided — significantly reduces documentation burden and improves per-shift efficiency</li> <li>Practice in a modern, well-resourced facility with strong clinical and operational infrastructure</li> <li>Lower cost of living compared to major metro markets, with easy access to New Orleans and Baton Rouge amenities</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>17-bed Emergency Department with a dedicated Fast Track area for lower-acuity volume</li> <li>Annual ED volume of approximately 35,000 visits; daily patient census of 80–120 patients</li> <li>Admission rate of 13%, reflecting a well-managed acuity mix with efficient throughput</li> <li>Physician coverage of 36 hours daily structured as 12-hour shifts</li> <li>APP coverage of 36 hours daily running concurrently — robust team support throughout all hours</li> <li>Overlapping coverage model designed to optimize patient flow and care delivery at peak periods</li> <li>EMR platform: MediTech</li> <li>Scribe support integrated into daily operations to reduce documentation burden on physicians</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board Certification or Board Eligibility through ABEM (American Board of Emergency Medicine) required</li> <li>Current ACLS and PALS certifications required</li> <li>Active Louisiana medical license and DEA registration, or eligibility and willingness to obtain both</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Thibodaux sits in Lafourche Parish in the heart of South Louisiana's Cajun Coast — a region defined by its distinctive culture, cuisine, waterways, and outdoor recreation, including fishing, boating, and wildlife-rich bayou landscapes. The city offers a genuine small-community feel with a notably lower cost of living than the surrounding metro areas, while Interstate 10 puts both New Orleans and Baton Rouge within comfortable driving distance for world-class dining, music, arts, and major airport access. For physicians who want a meaningful community practice without sacrificing proximity to urban amenities, Thibodaux delivers an unusually strong quality-of-life proposition.</p>