Physician - Cardiologist - Interventional

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, invites a physician to provide leadership and medical direction for the St. Tammany Physician’s Network, delivering care in line with established standards of medical practice.

You will participate in developing and supporting standards of care, assess, diagnose and treat patients, and maintain clinic schedules as outlined in the contractual agreement.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine.
• Current BLS and ALS certifications through ILCOR-provided courses (e.g., AHA, Red Cross) required.
• ALS certification requirements may vary by specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and medical direction for St. Tammany Physician’s Network.
• Input in the development of standards of care.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients according to accepted medical standards.
• Maintain clinic schedules as noted in contractual agreement.
• Participate in development and support of St. Tammany Physicians Network.

Skills

Medical leadership

Clinical decision-making

Education

MD/DO

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Summary of the Job:

Provides leadership and medical direction for St. Tammany Physician’s Network. Provides input in the development of standards of care. Assess, diagnose, and treat patients at St. Tammany Physicians Network in accordance with generally accepted standards of medical care for the specialty in which you are licensed. Provide input in the development of standards of care for St. Tammany Physicians Network. Participate in the development and support of St. Tammany Physicians Network. Maintain clinic schedules as noted in contractual agreement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be licensed by the Louisiana State board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine. Current BLS, and ALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off (ALS required by specialty only).

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:

• Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.