Lafayette, Louisiana, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon Opening

Lafayette, Louisiana

Availability

• Start Date: January 1, 2027
• Permanent position only
• No locums
• Scheduled clinic hours plus call
• Low call burden
• Beeper call

License Requirements

• Active Louisiana Medical License (or eligible to obtain)

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery – Required
• Fellowship Trained in Hand Surgery – Required

Practice Setting

• High-volume Orthopedic Hand Surgery practice
• Assigned inpatient rounding responsibilities
• Admissions required
• EMR: Epic
• Level II Trauma Center

Practice Highlights

• Established and growing referral network
• Immediate block time available
• Opportunity to teach and work with residents
• Multiple Advanced Practice Providers for clinic and surgical support
• State-of-the-art technology, including an operating microscope for hand procedures
• Dedicated orthopedic hospital with:
  • 6 operating rooms with expansion capacity
  • 2–3 dedicated orthopedic ORs daily
  • On-site inpatient rehabilitation
• Main hospital with 12 oversized operating rooms
• Additional scrub tech support available (2–3 per case as needed)
• Balanced schedule with approximately 2–3 OR days per week

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and CME
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), and 457(b))
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Additional wellness and financial benefit options

Submission Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery – Required
• Fellowship Trained in Hand Surgery – Required
• Eligible for Louisiana medical licensure – Required
• Willing to participate in call and inpatient rounding
• Available to start January 1, 2027, or as agreed upon during the hiring process

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness