Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in LA
- ID: 206414
- Updated June 5th, 2025
- Job ID 206414
- Job Title Physician - Family Practice
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty Family Practice
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State LA
- Practice Setting
- Duration 70 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician for a 70-day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana, starting 06/23/2025. This position focuses primarily on workers' compensation follow-up visits, requiring the ability to document work-related injuries based on patient statements and connect injuries to work-related incidents. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. The ideal candidate should be comfortable managing workers' compensation cases, overseeing simple procedures like IV therapy, and efficiently using AdvancedMD EMR. This role demands attention to detail in documentation and the ability to work collaboratively with staff while maintaining a high level of patient care.
Job Details:
Location: Louisiana
Facility Type: Workers' Compensation Clinic
Start Date: 06/23/2025
LOA: 70 days
Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Conduct workers' compensation follow-up visits for work-related injuries
• Document injuries based on patient statements and connect them to work-related incidents
• Process cases through workers' compensation systems
• Oversee simple procedures such as IV therapy when appropriate
• Manage all scheduled patients efficiently each day
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records using AdvancedMD EMR
• Collaborate effectively with all staff members
• Ensure proper charting for all patient visits
• Adapt to the specific requirements of workers' compensation cases
• Provide comprehensive care while adhering to workers' compensation guidelines
• Stay updated on workers' compensation regulations and best practices
Additional Information:
• Must be licensed to practice in Louisiana
• Experience with workers' compensation cases is highly preferred
• Proficiency with AdvancedMD EMR is required
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills are essential
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
• Opportunity for assignment extension may be available
Apply now to learn more!
Benefits:
• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided