Seeking - Emergency Medicine - Baton Rouge, LA.
Pensacola, Florida, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Family Practice-With OB
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital
Location 70817, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/25/24

OUR OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking Board Certified/ Board Eligible Family Medicine physicians to join our patient centered group of physicians at Woman's Hospital. This is truly a unique opportunity for a physician who has a passion in both Emergency Medicine and Women's Health. Both full-time and part-time positions available. Competitive hourly rate and partnership available, flexible work schedule and much more!

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

  • Low volume ED

  • 10-bed Emergency Department

  • Treat ER patients and pregnant patients that are < 20 weeks gestation

  • Obstetrician 24/7 in unit manages all OB emergencies and > 20 weeks gestation

  • Flexible shifts: can be 8 hour or 12-hour shifts

  • Amazing facility and updated equipment

  • Epic EMR system (February 2024)

FACILITY INFORMATION

Only U.S. hospital recognized for gynecology and maternity care

Woman’s has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of World’s Best Hospitals again in 2022, this year for gynecology and maternity care. Woman’s is one of only five hospitals in the world and the only in the United States to be recognized for these specialties.

Woman’s delivers approximately 8,000 babies each year and is the largest delivery hospital in Louisiana, welcoming more than 375,000 babies since opening in 1968. The hospital also performed the most-ever surgeries in 2021 with 8,666 cases, more than 50% of those related to gynecologic health. Woman’s is currently the only freestanding, private, non-profit specialty hospital for women and infants in the United States.

Assessment Center - Urgent and emergency care for women

Woman’s Assessment Center is designed specifically for women’s unique urgent and emergent medical needs. We manage specific conditions, such as:

  • The onset of labor
  • Obstetrical and gynecologic conditions
  • Surgical emergencies under your doctor’s guidance
  • Care for victims of sexual assault (14 years and older)

Woman’s at a Glance

  • Licensed hospital beds: 168

  • Licensed NICU beds: 84

  • Surgeries: 8,666

  • Births: 7,955

  • Pap tests: 57,702

  • Breast procedures: more than 35,600

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Baton Rouge is Louisiana's capital city and was recently named the 4th Happiest City in America! We are known for our fabulous food, music, entertainment, outdoor life, and southern charm. Home to Louisiana State University and Southern University, Baton Rouge offers great schools, restaurants, and shopping venues. The mild climate, lakes, and coastal access provide plenty of outdoor activities as well.