Orthopedics - Trauma Physician
Lake Charles, LA, 70601, USA
- Healthcare
- Trauma Orthopedic Surgeon
- Level 3 Trauma Care
- Orthopedics
This position is for a Level 3 Trauma Orthopedic Surgeon in a rapidly growing lake community in the Southeast, joining an established team of orthopedic specialists. The role involves handling high-volume trauma cases with exposure to Level 2 trauma, and offers flexibility to develop subspecialties or general orthopedics. Compensation includes a competitive base salary, production bonuses, relocation allowance, signing bonus, and comprehensive benefits including malpractice insurance and retirement plans.
Join a Thriving, Fast-Growing Lake Community in the Southeast! As one of the fastest-growing cities in the region, this hidden gem is seeking an additional Level 3 Trauma Orthopedic Surgeon (with exposure to about Level 2 trauma cases) to meet surging demand. Due to an upcoming retirement and practice expansion, you'll join a collaborative team where you can develop any subspecialty or general orthopedics alongside high-volume trauma care. Ideal for experienced surgeons or those with fellowship training in trauma orthopedics.
Type of Role- Seeking: Additional Trauma Orthopedic Surgeon to join our established team.
- Opportunity: Created by retirement and regional growth.
- Team: Collaborate with 5 established Orthopedic Specialists for seamless trauma support.
- Environment: Collegial peers in a supportive recruitment culture.
- Facilities: Modern clinic attached to the hospital with advanced trauma operating suites for efficient, on-site care.
- Flexibility: Build expertise in any subspecialty (e.g., sports medicine, joint replacement) or general orthopedics while anchoring Level 3 trauma (with Level 2 exposure).
- Model: Employed position with base salary based on experience.
- Incentives:wRVU production bonuses for uncapped earning potential.
- Billing: Comprehensive in-house system for hassle-free collections.
- Earnings:90th percentile potential from Day 1.
- Relocation: $12,000 allowance
- Signing Bonus: Based on experience
- Student Loans/Stipends: Available
- Insurance: Malpractice, Health, Life, Disability (per hospital policy)
- CME: $3,000 allowance + $1,500 professional expenses
- PTO: 27 days (15 vacation + 5 CME + 7 holidays)
- Retirement: 4% match on 403(b)
- Additional: Sick leave and more




