Pediatrician Opportunity in Southwest Louisiana

Pediatric Opportunity in SW Louisiana

Join a respected regional health system where your outpatient pediatric expertise can make a meaningful difference in a close-knit community. This opportunity offers excellent stability, a steady referral base, and the chance to help shape a growing clinic presence. The position is outpatient-focused, with minimal nursery call and flexible involvement in inpatient care.

Practice Overview

• You'll join a team with one pediatrician, one pediatric NP, and rotating specialists in a shared outpatient clinic
• 100% outpatient care with no inpatient responsibilities unless desired
• Nursery call one weekend per month, including occasional ER consults and rare deliveries
• Primary clinic site will be a new facility opening in late spring, unless filled sooner

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM with one weekend nursery call per month
• No night shifts or hospital rounding unless preferred
• Average daily volume 20-25/day
• Full-spectrum pediatric care from newborns through age 17

Compensation & Benefits

• $275,000 base salary plus RVU bonuses and ACO shared savings
• Signing bonus and relocation support (negotiable)
• Eligible for student loan repayment programs
• 28 days of front-loaded PTO, $3,000 CME stipend, and comprehensive benefits package

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• Open to recent grads, IMGs, and experienced candidates
• Strong interest in outpatient care and team collaboration
• Leadership or committee participation interest welcomed

Community & Location Highlights

• Affordable, family-friendly living with easy access to nearby lakes and forests
• Just over an hour to Lake Charles and Alexandria, with local airport access
• Strong public schools and small-town charm ideal for raising a family
• A new clinic facility will offer a modern work setting and community reach

We'd love to share how this role might be the right fit for your practice style and personal goals.