Orthopedic Surgery - Trauma opening: Lake Charles, LA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Orthopedics-Trauma
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/15/24
Total Joints Orthopedic Surgery opening in LA
Located in Lake Charles, LA
Located 1 hour to Beaumont, TX; 2 hours to Baton Rouge, LA
- Full time, permanent
- Employed
- BC/BE Full-time Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join a hospital employed orthopedic team
- Cover 10 days trauma call per month
- Direct access to over 50 employed primary care providers and a strong community provider alignment to serve as a
referral base
- Direct employment
- Only Level III ED Trauma Center in southwest Louisiana
- Many high-impact trauma cases
- Opportunity to develop an elective practice
- Physical Therapy onsite at LCMH
- Strong nursing support
Compensation & Benefits
- Attractive base salary
- Work RVU production incentives
- Starting bonus
- Relocation reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness for those coming out of training
- Paid professional liability insurance
- Competitive Vacation, holiday, cme, sick time off
- CME and Dues/Memberships reimbursement
Location:
Lake Charles is conveniently located off of I-10 between Houston and New Orleans. In addition, the Lake Charles Regional Airport makes it convenient to connect to Houston or Dallas for major intercontinental and international flights. The region is experiencing an unprecedented amount of growth due to an increase in the industrial sector, we are fortunate to live where there is so much growth and potential.
Southwest Louisiana is a thriving community that offers a diverse mix of outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking camping and water sports. This area lives up to the states reputation as the Sportsmans Paradise by offering plenty of fishing and hunting for the enthusiast. Here the arts thrive, complete with exhibits, festivals celebrating the arts, music, concerts and theatre. Downtown has been revitalized and it brings the perfect charm to this warm community. A lower cost of living in safe and attractive neighborhoods, an exceptional school system, including both private and public school options, make this an ideal place to have a balanced and fulfilled lifestyle.