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Pulmonary Critical Care Opportunity in Louisiana
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pulmonology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Ruston, Louisiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 8/05/19
Job ID: 6953
Practice Details
  • Seeking a Pulmonologist/Critical Care in Northern Louisiana College Town.
  • A 171 bed hospital, is assisting in recruitment of a BC/BE Pulmonary/Critical Care physician to provide coverage for referrals from 5 parishes!
  • Join another pulmonary/critical care physician who is supportive of bringing on another physician.
  • Potential for growth and busy practice.
  • Partnership track to join a 50+ Physician Strong Medical Group
  • 17 bed Open ICU
  • Sleep candidate preferred
  • Sleep Lab is located in the hospital
  • Physician would provide coverage at hospital and at a Long-Term Acute Care facility which is across the street from the hospital
  • 15 Primary Care physicians serve as a referral base

Recruiter's Insight

Compensation. The Starting Salary Is $50,000 To $75,000 More Compared To Starting Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine Salaries In Baton Rouge & New Orleans. Coupled With A Cost Of Living Of 20% Lower Than The Aforementioned Metropolitan Areas, Provides Significant Purchasing Power To Build Their Dream Home, Payoff School Loans And Retire Early.

The Housing Market. 4 beds 3 baths 3,034 sqft
CHARMING 4 BEDROOM THREE FULL BATH TWO STORY HOME WITH 4 LARGE BEDROOMS ~ SUNKEN LIVING ROOM WITH NEW VINYL WOOD FLOORS AND FIREPLACE ~ KITCHEN FRESHLY PAINTED WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS AND COTTAGE BLACK AND WHITE TILE FLOORS ~ BACK PORCH SCREENED AND PRIVATE.. This home can be yours for $259,000.

The Community. Ruston, LA is located in Northern Louisiana, right on I-20, just 30 minutes from Monroe and an hour to Shreveport and has a population well over 45,000 people in Lincoln Parish!

The Employer. A 150+ bed facility with a 12 bed Long Term Care skilled Nursing unit, in Ruston, LA. We are accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital is highly accessible to patients located throughout its primary service area, Lincoln Parish, which is a growing area in North Louisiana, and has a population of 45,000.

Closest Major City
  • 167 miles to Baton Rouge, LA
  • 232 miles to New Orleans, LA
  • 235 miles to Garland, TX
  • 236 miles to Memphis, TN
  • 239 miles to Plano, TX
Colleges and Universities
  • Louisiana Tech University (Full-time enrollment: 5,874; Location: 305 Wisteria; Public; Website: www.latech.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe (about 34 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 6,764)
  • Louisiana Delta Community College (about 36 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 3,168)
  • Bossier Parish Community College (about 59 miles; Bossier City, LA; FT enrollment: 6,209)

Recreation
  • Ruston Parks & Recreation Department
  • R.L. Cook Park
  • Huckleberry Trails Park
  • Railroad Park
Shopping
  • Karen's Hallmark Shop
  • Walmart Neighborhood Market
  • Townsend House Gifts
  • The Fashion of Ruston