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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
- Full spectrum pediatric care from newborn to 18… may continue on patient panel to age 21
- Well-child exams, developmental screenings, same day sick visits, immunizations, minor procedures, +/- circumcisions
- Round in the newborn nursery on a rotating basis ~monthly (no NICU coverage, no delivery attendance)
- Keep precise, timely EMR documentation – Veradigm with templates/efficiencies in place for same day charting – no home charting
- Collaborate with a large team of pediatricians, NPs and PAs plus local specialists
- Access for admission to 3 local hospitals – write orders and peds hospitalist will assume care in house
- In office MA, RN, lab, X-ray, and pharmacy resources for efficient patient care – we pride ourselves on staff functioning at the top of their license
What You Bring
- BC or truly BE MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Unrestricted Louisiana Medical License (or eligible) and valid DEA registration
- Current NRP and PALS strongly encouraged
- Experienced physicians OR new graduates welcome
Schedule & Compensation
- Full-time, permanent
- 4.5-day workweek, Monday-Saturday clinic hours with shared, rotating weekend clinic coverage (call ~monthly)
- Call shared equally among providers (q4-6 weeks currently); inpatient duties limited to well-baby newborn rounding
- May rotate among sites or be based primarily at one location – flexible per your preference
- Competitive guaranteed base salary for the initial years plus a collection-based incentive bonus
- Signing bonus considered, relocation assistance offered
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Annual CME allowance
- Medical, dental and vision insurance – 100% covered for you and the family
- 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 halfway between Houston and Baton Rouge.
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