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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The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

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• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

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• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

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• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi­ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.

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• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen­ staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process

• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided

• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support

• When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.