<p>A high-volume Level II Trauma Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is recruiting Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine physicians to join a 60-bed emergency department logging more than 100,000 patient visits annually. The facility is a Magnet-designated teaching hospital with a dedicated EM residency program, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Chest Center of Excellence — offering a clinically rich environment with robust APP and resident support. Independent contractor status and partnership opportunities for full-time physicians make this a compelling platform for both flexibility and long-term career growth in Louisiana's capital city.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation structured as independent contractor (1099) engagement</li> <li>Partnership opportunities available for full-time physicians</li> <li>Independent contractor status supports flexible scheduling arrangements</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>60-bed emergency department with a dedicated Fast Track unit for lower-acuity volume</li> <li>100,000+ annual patient visits — one of the highest-volume EDs in the region</li> <li>Level II Trauma Center designation with full trauma activation capability</li> <li>Magnet Hospital designation reflecting nursing excellence and interdisciplinary care standards</li> <li>Stroke Center of Excellence and Chest Center of Excellence on-site</li> <li>Epic EMR platform deployed across the enterprise</li> <li>Superb APP support integrated into daily ED operations</li> <li>Active Emergency Medicine residency program providing strong clinical support and a teaching environment</li> <li>Part of a leading, prestigious healthcare system in the Baton Rouge market</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine through ABEM (ABEM only — ABOEM not accepted)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active, unrestricted Louisiana medical license and active DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain both)</li> <li>Current ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required at time of start</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Baton Rouge, Louisiana's capital city, was recently ranked the 4th Happiest City in America — a distinction backed by its legendary cuisine, live music scene, and deeply rooted cultural identity. Home to Louisiana State University and Southern University, the city offers top-rated schools, premier shopping, and a wide range of outdoor recreation with easy access to lakes, rivers, and the Gulf Coast. For physicians seeking a vibrant urban lifestyle with Southern character and a low cost of living relative to peer markets, Baton Rouge delivers on every front.</p>