<p>A 17-bed Emergency Department in Thibodaux, Louisiana is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join a high-volume, well-staffed team seeing approximately 35,000 visits annually. The department operates a dedicated Fast Track, a robust APP coverage model, and scribe support — all designed to keep physicians focused on clinical care rather than administrative burden. Thibodaux sits squarely between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, offering a community-practice lifestyle with immediate access to two major metropolitan areas.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package (details provided upon inquiry)</li> <li>Scribe support included — direct documentation burden reduction built into the practice model</li> <li>Stable, predictable scheduling with balanced shift coverage across the group</li> <li>Modern, well-resourced facility with strong clinical and operational infrastructure</li> <li>Lower cost of living relative to the New Orleans and Baton Rouge metro markets</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Annual ED volume of approximately 35,000 visits</li> <li>17-bed Emergency Department with a dedicated Fast Track unit</li> <li>Daily patient census of 80–120 patients</li> <li>Admission rate of 13 percent — reflecting a high-throughput, community-acuity case mix</li> <li>Physician coverage of 36 hours daily structured as 12-hour shifts</li> <li>APP coverage of 36 hours daily providing parallel team support throughout all hours</li> <li>Overlapping coverage model in place to optimize patient flow and care delivery continuity</li> <li>EMR: MediTech</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility through ABEM required</li> <li>Active Louisiana medical license and DEA registration, or eligibility and willingness to obtain both</li> <li>Current ACLS and PALS certifications required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Thibodaux is a welcoming mid-sized city in the heart of Cajun Louisiana, situated along Bayou Lafourche roughly 60 miles southwest of New Orleans and 60 miles southeast of Baton Rouge. The region offers an authentic Louisiana lifestyle — rich culinary traditions, vibrant local culture, outdoor recreation on the bayou and Gulf Coast — at a cost of living well below either major metro. Physicians who want genuine community roots without sacrificing access to world-class dining, music, and urban amenities will find Thibodaux a compelling home base.</p>