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A well-established, physician-led pediatric private practice in Southwest Louisiana is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pediatrician to join its team full-time. The group has three offices in the Lake Charles area (Lake Charles, Sulphur and Moss Bluff) and offers a strong balance of busy outpatient practice and quality of life. Experienced pediatricians and graduating residents are both welcome.
What You’ll Do
- Provide full-spectrum pediatric care from newborns through adolescence
- Conduct well-child exams, developmental screenings and immunizations
- Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, chronic conditions and minor injuries
- Round in the newborn nursery on a rotating basis (no NICU coverage, no delivery attendance)
- Keep precise, timely EMR documentation
- Collaborate with a large team of pediatricians, NPs and PAs plus local specialists
- Use in-house lab, X-ray and pharmacy resources for efficient patient care
What You Bring
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
- Unrestricted Louisiana Medical License (or eligible) and valid DEA registration
- Current NRP and CPR strongly encouraged
- Experienced physicians and new graduates welcome
Schedule & Compensation
- Full-time, permanent
- 4.5-day workweek, Monday-Friday clinic hours with shared, rotating weekend clinic coverage
- Call shared equally among providers; inpatient duties limited to well-baby newborn rounding
- May rotate among sites or be based primarily at one location
- Competitive guaranteed base salary for the initial years plus a collection-based incentive bonus
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Annual CME allowance
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Fully covered malpractice insurance
Why Southwest Louisiana?
A family-friendly region with a lower cost of living, strong public schools, great food and culture, and easy access to hiking, boating, fishing and camping. The area has a regional airport and is a short drive from Houston and Baton Rouge.
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