Physician - Gastroenterology

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days

Holidays 7

CME allowance $2000

CME/sick leave 10 days

Insurance – medical/dental/vision

Retirement plan

Malpractice coverage

System support

Job summary

CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist to join an established GI practice. The position offers a 4-day workweek option, a balanced schedule with ~10 procedures and 10–12 clinic patients daily, and strong support from a large health system.

Enjoy exceptional medicine alongside professional collaboration, a lifestyle-friendly work model, and a growing regional service area in Southwest Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist

Responsibilities

• Join an established GI practice at CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.
• Provide GI care with a focus on high-quality procedures and patient-centered care.
• Maintain a lifestyle-friendly schedule with a 4-day workweek option and balanced daily clinics.

Job description

Description

Gastroenterology Opportunity Grow Your Practice. Live Your Life.

CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick | Lake Charles, Louisiana

Exceptional medicine. Strong physician support. A lifestyle worth moving for.

CHRISTUS Ochsner is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist to join an established and growing GI practice at CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Whether you're an experienced gastroenterologist looking for your next chapter or finishing training and ready to build your career, this is an opportunity to join a collegial team while enjoying the professional and personal advantages of Southwest Louisiana.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Join a growing GI group
• Full-time opportunity with competitive compensation
• 4-day workweek option giving you more time for life outside the hospital
• Balanced schedule with approximately 10 procedures and 10-12 clinic patients per day
• Work with highly proficient emergency medicine physicians
• Competitive compensation plus call stipend
• Serve a large regional service area
• Strong internal referral network and multidisciplinary collaboration

A Practice Designed for Physicians

This is more than another GI position.

It's an opportunity to join a practice where you can build meaningful patient relationships, perform high-quality procedures, and enjoy a schedule designed with physician lifestyle in mind.

You'll have the resources of a major health system behind you while practicing in a close-knit community where your work has a visible and lasting impact.

Benefits That Support Your Life

Your career should work for younot the other way around.

The position offers:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and training
• Competitive call stipend
• 20 days PTO
• 7 paid holidays
• $2,000 annual CME allowance
• 10 days paid CME/sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Professional malpractice coverage
• Support from a large comprehensive health system

Lake Charles: Where Career Meets Lifestyle

Imagine finishing your clinical week and having the weekend ahead of you.

Lake Charles offers the best of Southwest Louisiana: beautiful oak-lined streets, a welcoming community, outstanding Cajun and Creole culture, waterfront recreation, golf, fishing, boating, festivals, live entertainment, and easy access to the Gulf Coast.

Lakefront living. Southern hospitality. Big-city amenities without the big-city pace.

And with a local airport and proximity to Lafayette and Beaumont, regional travel is convenient while home still feels like home.

Make Your Next Move Count

If you're looking for a GI opportunity where clinical volume, physician autonomy, work-life balance, and community come together, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Build your GI practice.
Enjoy your life.
Make an impact in Southwest Louisiana.

We'd love to meet you.