<p>A high-volume emergency department in Alexandria, Louisiana is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join a well-staffed, technology-supported team at a leading regional healthcare system. The 51-bed ED handles 60,000 annual visits with robust APP coverage and dedicated scribe support — a setup built for clinical efficiency and sustainable throughput. Alexandria anchors central Louisiana and offers a lower cost of living, strong community roots, and easy access to the broader Southern Louisiana region.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation structure commensurate with high-volume emergency medicine practice</li> <li>Opportunities for career growth within a leading Louisiana healthcare system</li> <li>Scribe support included, reducing documentation burden and improving work-life balance</li> <li>Strong specialty backup and hospital coverage provided, reducing on-call pressure</li> <li>Access to additional EM opportunities across multiple Southern Louisiana locations</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>60,000 annual ED visits — a true high-acuity, high-volume community emergency department</li> <li>51-bed modern ED layout, including 10 dedicated holding beds and a separate fast-track area for lower-acuity patients</li> <li>Physician coverage structured at 48 physician hours per day in 12-hour shifts</li> <li>72 APP hours per day in 12-hour shifts, providing substantial advanced practice provider support throughout all hours</li> <li>EMR platform: MediTech</li> <li>Scribes available on-site to assist with documentation and workflow optimization</li> <li>Experienced Medical Director and APP leadership present on-site</li> <li>Specialty backup available across relevant service lines</li> <li>Hospital coverage provided, ensuring a fully supported clinical environment</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Louisiana medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of high-acuity community ED presentations, including medical, surgical, and trauma cases</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Alexandria sits at the geographic center of Louisiana, offering a genuine small-city lifestyle with a low cost of living, affordable housing, and a tight-knit medical community. The region is defined by the Red River, Kisatchie National Forest, and easy access to outdoor recreation including fishing, hiking, and hunting. Baton Rouge and Shreveport are both within driving distance, providing additional cultural and travel options for physicians and their families.</p>