Pediatric Opening in Lake Charles, LA
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## Pediatrician | Lake Charles, LA Southwest Louisiana — 2 Hours from Baton Rouge, 1 Hour from Beaumont, TX Salary: $210,000+ Guaranteed + Production Incentive | $20,000 Signing Bonus ## Position Details * Full-time, permanent position — 3-year contract * Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00a–12:00p and 1:00p–5:00p with one weekday off per week; weekday call approximately every 2 weeks; every 4th Saturday and every 8th Sunday * Setting: 100% outpatient pediatrics * Partnership potential ## Practice Overview Seeking a BC/BE Pediatrician to join a large, well-established outpatient pediatric practice in southwest Louisiana: * Join 13 physicians and 3 advanced practitioners * Potential for partnership * Well-established practice with a strong community presence ## Compensation & Benefits * Guaranteed salary: $210,000 annually plus production incentive * Signing bonus: $20,000 * Health insurance paid * Malpractice paid * CME allowance: $1,000 annually * 4 CME days * 15 vacation days * 401(k) ## Required Qualifications * MD or DO — Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics * Louisiana medical license or willingness to obtain ## About the Community – Lake Charles, Louisiana * Vibrant city of approximately 80,000 in southwest Louisiana — the heart of the Cajun Riviera * 2 hours from Baton Rouge and 1 hour from Beaumont, TX * Thriving gaming, entertainment, and hospitality industry * Rich Cajun and Creole culture with world-class cuisine, festivals, and Mardi Gras celebrations * Abundant outdoor recreation including fishing, boating, and exploring the Calcasieu Lake estuary * Excellent schools and family-friendly communities throughout Calcasieu Parish * Lake Charles Regional Airport offering convenient regional connections * Affordable cost of living with a growing, diverse economy