<p>A high-volume Level III Trauma Center in Alexandria, Louisiana is recruiting a Board Certified or Board Eligible Emergency Medicine physician for a full-time or part-time permanent position. The 51-bed emergency department logs approximately 60,000 visits annually and operates with 48 hours of physician coverage and 72 hours of APP coverage every day — a staffing model that delivers genuine clinical support and sustainable shift workloads. At $305 per hour with performance-based incentives on top, this role sits at the upper tier of community emergency medicine compensation in the region.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$305 per hour base rate with additional performance-based incentive compensation</li> <li>Full-time or part-time engagement available — flexible to candidate preference</li> <li>Flexible scheduling designed to support work/life balance</li> <li>Well-staffed department with 72 hours of daily APP coverage reducing physician burden</li> <li>Stable, physician-supported clinical environment in a permanent (not locum) role</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>51-bed emergency department with Level III Trauma Center designation</li> <li>Approximately 60,000 ED visits annually — consistent, high-acuity volume</li> <li>48 hours of physician coverage daily across the department</li> <li>72 hours of APP coverage daily providing robust mid-level support at all hours</li> <li>12-hour shift structure with flexible scheduling options</li> <li>EMR: MediTech</li> <li>Full spectrum of community and trauma emergency acuity serving Central Louisiana's regional catchment</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Emergency Medicine required</li> <li>Active Louisiana medical license or eligibility to obtain Louisiana licensure</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity range of a Level III Trauma Center, including trauma stabilization and high-volume undifferentiated presentations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Alexandria sits at the geographic center of Louisiana, offering a low cost of living, minimal commute times, and ready access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and regional travel throughout the Gulf South. Physicians practicing here benefit from the clinical intensity of a busy trauma center without sacrificing the pace and affordability that a mid-sized Louisiana city provides — a combination that is increasingly rare in emergency medicine.</p>