Emergency Response - Physician & NP/PA

A national healthcare staffing organization is currently seeking Physicians and Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants (Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care) to support hurricane relief efforts across Louisiana . This emergency response assignment will involve rapid deployment to state-designated medical operations.

About the Opportunity:

• Location: Louisiana (multiple statewide sites)
• Shift: Day (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) | Night (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts; overtime available at 1.5x standard rate
• Setting: Emergency shelters, urgent care sites, triage centers, and other LDH-designated locations
• Deployment: Must be able to deploy within 24-48 hours of notice

Responsibilities:
The Physician or NP/PA will be responsible for:

• Conducting patient assessments, screenings, and triage
• Providing urgent care, wound care, and chronic disease management
• Administering medications, vaccinations, and dialysis support
• Delivering limited behavioral health and social service support
• Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1+ year of clinical experience in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Acute Care, or Urgent Care
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (Physicians) | National certification (NP/PA)
• Active, unencumbered medical license (Louisiana compliance may be required)
• BLS certification required
• DEA registration required (if prescribing/dispensing medications)
• Strong clinical judgment in high-stress/emergency settings
• Excellent adaptability and communication skills

Desired Skills:

• Previous experience in emergency response, disaster relief, or community health
• Familiarity with urgent care and triage protocols
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team