Pediatrician

A well-established, physician-led pediatric private practice in Southwest Louisiana is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pediatrician to join its team full-time. The group has three offices in the Lake Charles area (Lake Charles, Sulphur and Moss Bluff) and offers a strong balance of busy outpatient practice and quality of life. Experienced pediatricians and graduating residents are both welcome. What You'll Do

• Full spectrum pediatric care from newborn to 18... may continue on patient panel to age 21
• Well-child exams, developmental screenings, same day sick visits, immunizations, minor procedures, +/- circumcisions
• Round in the newborn nursery on a rotating basis ~monthly (no NICU coverage, no delivery attendance)
• Keep precise, timely EMR documentation - Veradigm with templates/efficiencies in place for same day charting - no home charting
• Collaborate with a large team of pediatricians, NPs and PAs plus local specialists
• Access for admission to 3 local hospitals - write orders and peds hospitalist will assume care in house
• In office MA, RN, lab, X-ray, and pharmacy resources for efficient patient care - we pride ourselves on staff functioning at the top of their license

What You Bring

• BC or truly BE MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Unrestricted Louisiana Medical License (or eligible) and valid DEA registration
• Current NRP and PALS strongly encouraged
• Experienced physicians OR new graduates welcome

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time, permanent
• 4.5-day workweek, Monday-Saturday clinic hours with shared, rotating weekend clinic coverage (call ~monthly)
• Call shared equally among providers (q4-6 weeks currently); inpatient duties limited to well-baby newborn rounding
• May rotate among sites or be based primarily at one location - flexible per your preference
• Competitive guaranteed base salary for the initial years plus a collection-based incentive bonus
• Signing bonus considered, relocation assistance offered

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Annual CME allowance
• Medical, dental and vision insurance - 100% covered for you and the family
• 401(k) with employer match
• Fully covered malpractice insurance

Why Southwest Louisiana? A family-friendly region with a lower cost of living, strong public schools, great food and culture, and easy access to hiking, boating, fishing and camping. The area has a regional airport and is halfway between Houston and Baton Rouge. About i4 Search Group i4 Search Group connects healthcare professionals with top employers. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out to discuss the details.