Orthopedics Physician

General Orthopaedic Surgery

Join our team in Lake Charles, LA, where we are looking for a General Orthopaedic Surgeon to help cover the growing community. This full-time, permanent position offers a traditional model of outpatient/inpatient general orthopaedics, with some total joint work and/or ortho trauma.

Job Description

• Full-time, employed position
• Loan assistance available
• Schedule is Monday through Friday; 5-day work week
• Join an established and stable practice with 6 other orthopedic surgeons
• Seven days of call per month
• Immediate access to a strong primary care referral base of about 42 primary care physicians
• Current residents and fellows will be considered; board-certified and board-eligible physicians are welcome to apply

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Work RVU production incentives
• Sign-on bonus
• Annual quality bonuses
• Relocation reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness
• Paid professional liability insurance
• Full medical benefits and retirement
• Vacation, CME, holiday, and sick pay

Community Overview

The health system is a not-for-profit, community-based healthcare delivery system that has been serving the Southwest Louisiana region since 1952. We are within a two-hour driving distance to Houston and three hours to New Orleans. The health system is licensed for a total of 334 beds at the main campus and is the largest deliverer of healthcare in the region, as well as the largest non-governmental employer in Calcasieu Parish.

Southwest Louisiana is currently experiencing $107 billion in capital investment projects that are driving new business activity and economic growth across the region. Major industries include advanced manufacturing, aerospace, agribusiness, healthcare, maritime, and sustainable/traditional energy. The area is known for its vibrant culture, including golf greens, live music, cajun cuisine, casinos, and year-round fishing and hunting. Lake Charles is recognized as the festival capital of Louisiana, boasting over 75 fairs and festivals, including Mardi Gras and the Cajun Music & Food Festival. There's a reason why Lake Charles and its surrounding cities have become known as 'the best-kept secret in Louisiana.'