Physician - Neurology

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Malpractice and tail coverage

Job summary

CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Neurologist to join a collaborative, patient-centered practice. Outpatient-focused with minimal inpatient duties, you will work within a strong CHRISTUS Health/Ochsner Health network with opportunities for teaching, research, and community involvement.

Enjoy a supportive clinical team, access to EEG/EMG and imaging, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance as you help advance neurology in

Qualifications

• Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Neurologist.
• Outpatient-focused practice with minimal inpatient responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide general neurology care with potential subspecialty interests (stroke, epilepsy, headache, neuromuscular, movement disorders).
• Operate in an outpatient-focused setting with collaboration from experienced neurologists.
• Utilize tele-neurology and tele-stroke services to support patient care.

Skills

Neurology

Stroke

Epilepsy

Headache

Neuromuscular

Movement disorders

Tools

EEG

EMG

Imaging

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.