Physician / Orthopedics / Louisiana / Permanent / Physician - Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery in Louisiana Job
Lake Charles, LA, 70601, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- orthopedic surgeon
- trauma center
- EPIC electronic medical record
This position is for a general orthopedic surgeon at a large, well-established health system in Southwest Louisiana, providing services in a Level III ED Trauma Center with onsite physical therapy and diagnostic capabilities. The role offers competitive compensation, benefits including PTO, CME days, loan assistance, and relocation support, within a stable, high-performing practice using EPIC electronic medical records. The location, Lake Charles, offers a balanced lifestyle with strong community and professional support, ideal for families and career growth.
We are currently seeking a general orthopedic surgeon for a large, well-established and award-winning health system in Southwest Louisiana.
Highlights:
- Direct access to over 50 employed primary care providers and a strong community provider alignment to serve as a referral base
- Level III ED Trauma Center with many high impact trauma cases
- Onsite physical therapy
- Strong nursing support
- Diagnostic capabilities in the clinic
- EPIC electronic medical record
- High performing, stable practice with established providers
- Earning potential up to 90th percentile of MGMA
- Competitive PTO plan with 8 paid holidays and additional CME days ? Comprehensive benefits package ? Educational loan assistance, if applicable ? Paid professional liability insurance ? Relocation assistance ? Sign on bonus ? Student loan forgiveness for those coming out of training ? Work RVU production incentives
- Located in the heart of southwest Louisiana, Lake Charles offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city convenience
- Positioned midway between Houston and New Orleans
- Lake Charles is an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family with everything you need close by and everything you might want just a short drive away
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