Physician - Neurology

CHRISTUS St. Vincent; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Malpractice tail coverage

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital in Lake Charles, LA seeks a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Neurologist to join our growing, outpatient-focused practice with minimal inpatient duties. Build your practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment backed by CHRISTUS Health and Ochsner Health.

You may incorporate subspecialty interests such as stroke, epilepsy or movement disorders, with access to tele-neurology, EEG/EMG and advanced imaging.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology required or preferred.
• Outpatient-focused practice with minimal inpatient duties.
• Collaborative, patient-centered team with access to subspecialty interests.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient-focused practice with minimal inpatient duties.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to grow neurology services.
• Leverage tele-neurology and stroke services to support patient care.

Skills

General Neurology

Stroke

Epilepsy

Tele-neurology

Education

Board-certified/Board-eligible in Neurology

Tools

EEG

EMG

Imaging

EPIC EMR

Job description

Neurologist Opportunity - Make Your Mark in Southwest Louisiana!

CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital | Lake Charles, Louisiana

Build your practice. Enjoy your life. Make a difference.

CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Neurologist to join our growing team in beautiful Lake Charles, Louisiana. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative, patient-centered practice backed by the strength and resources of CHRISTUS Health and Ochsner Health.

If you're looking for a place where you can practice high-quality medicine while enjoying a welcoming community, outstanding food, outdoor adventure and a true Louisiana lifestyle, Lake Charles may be the perfect place to call home.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• General Neurology opportunity with the ability to incorporate your subspecialty interests, including stroke, epilepsy, headache, neuromuscular or movement disorders
• Outpatient-focused practice with minimal inpatient responsibilities
• Established referral base and strong primary care network to support practice growth
• Collaborative environment with experienced neurologists and specialty providers
• Access to tele-neurology and tele-stroke services
• Advanced neurodiagnostic capabilities including EEG, EMG and imaging
• EPIC electronic medical record throughout the health system
• Dedicated clinical support staff designed to maximize physician efficiency
• Opportunities for teaching, research, leadership and community involvement
• Comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance
• Malpractice and tail coverage
• Louisiana is a tort-reform state

The CHRISTUS Ochsner Advantage

Join a health system that combines the strength of two respected healthcare organizations while maintaining a strong commitment to the patients and communities of Southwest Louisiana.

CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital provides emergency and outpatient services and is part of an integrated regional network that gives physicians access to extensive specialty expertise and resources.

Why Lake Charles?

Lake Charles offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and quality of life.

Imagine finishing your clinic day and being minutes from incredible Cajun and Creole cuisine, fishing, boating, golf, festivals and live entertainment. Southwest Louisiana offers a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle with plenty to explore throughout the year.

Lake Charles is where Southern hospitality meets opportunity and where you can build a rewarding career without sacrificing the lifestyle you want.

Come Grow With Us

Whether your passion is stroke, epilepsy, headache, movement disorders, neuromuscular medicine or general neurology, this is an opportunity to build a practice around your interests while making a meaningful impact on patients throughout Southwest Louisiana.

Bring your expertise. Grow your practice. Enjoy the lifestyle.

Join CHRISTUS Ochsner in Lake Charles!

Your next chapter starts here.