Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Kaplan, LA
VISTA Staffing
Kaplan, LAStart: 8/16/2026
Description
Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Kaplan, LA Employer: VISTA Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 8/16/2026
About the Position
Are you an Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine physician searching for your next locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in Louisana might be the perfect fit for you!
Opportunity Highlights
- Schedule: 24-hour physician coverage
- Job Setting: Level 4 Emergency Department; 20 hospital beds and 6 ED beds; Annual ED Volume: 6,800
- Types of Cases: Moderate Sedation & Deep Sedation; Services include Physical Therapy, Rehab Unit, and Psychiatric Unit
- Credentialing: Estimated hospital privileging timeframe: 30-60 days; EMR: EPIC
Minimum Requirements
- Board Certified/Board Eligible: Board Certified/Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine preferred
- Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required if not EM trained; Procedural Sedation - Version 2 course through SCP University required if not BC in EM; Flu vaccination (within current flu season); TB test (past 12 months) or Chest X-Ray with positive TB; Documentation of case logs for past 2 years; Proof of completed CMEs for the last two years; Malpractice Coverage: $100K/$300K plus enrollment in LPCF (minimum 90-day enrollment for locums)
- Licensure: Active unrestricted Louisiana Medical License; Louisiana State Controlled Substance license; DEA with Louisiana address covering schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4 & 5; Supervising Physician License with Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
About VISTA Staffing
A ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Award winner, VISTA has 30 years of experience optimizing continuity of care for hospitals, medical practices and government agencies across the US. A leading provider of short-term US locum tenens and permanent physician search services, VISTA partners healthcare providers with facilities who need them most, providing an effective strategy for lessening the impact of the global provider shortage. Our VISTA team goes above and beyond to make healthcare providers feel valued in the job search process and are committed to elevating careers to new heights.
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