Physician - Neurosurgeon

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

PTO and CME allowance

Malpractice with tail coverage

Job summary

CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, LA, seeks a neurosurgeon to join a premier regional center. The position offers in-person care, strong patient volume, and a robust multidisciplinary team in a 300-bed facility.

You will perform cranial and spinal procedures, collaborate with a large medical staff, and contribute to clinical quality initiatives within a faith-based care system.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery.
• Louisiana Medical License or eligibility to obtain prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical care.
• Perform elective and complex emergent neurosurgical procedures.
• Participate in a shared call rotation schedule.
• Collaborate with trauma, orthopedic, and ICU teams.

Skills

Neurosurgery

Collaboration

Team-oriented

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Physician – Neurosurgery

Description

Physician – Neurosurgery

Join a Premier Regional Referral Center in the Heart of Louisiana!

• Location: CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital – Alexandria, LA
• Position: Full-Time Neurosurgeon
• Setting: In-Person, Established Multi-Specialty Health System

The Opportunity

Step into a flourishing, highly respected neurosurgery practice with immediate patient volume. At CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, you will collaborate with a robust medical staff of over 325 physicians and a multidisciplinary care team to deliver life-changing cranial and spinal interventions.

This role offers access to modern, fully equipped operating rooms, state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging, and a deeply rooted referral stream spanning across Central Louisiana.

What You Will Do

• Deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical care.
• Perform both elective and complex emergent neurosurgical procedures.
• Participate in a shared, manageable call rotation schedule.
• Collaborate closely with trauma, orthopedic, and intensive care specialists.
• Contribute to clinical quality initiatives and the strategic growth of the neuroscience service line.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited institution.
• Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery.
• Licensure: Unrestricted Louisiana Medical License (or eligibility to obtain prior to start date).
• Mindset: A team-oriented clinician with a commitment to faith-based, compassionate patient care.

Why CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini?

• Our Scale: A premier 300-bed facility employing roughly 1,600 dedicated Associates.
• Quality Standard: Fully accredited by the Joint Commission and known for surgical excellence.
• The Location: Nestled on the banks of the Red River, Alexandria seamlessly pairs authentic Cajun flair with Southern charm. Enjoy a very low cost of living, top-rated schools, stunning bayou trail systems, and effortless proximity to New O R A N E S.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a highly competitive, physician-centric rewards package:

• High-tier base salary paired with a productivity-based RVU structure.
• Generous Sign-on Bonus
• Complete health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Robust retirement plan with matching employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and a dedicated CME allowance.
• Full malpractice coverage, including tail coverage.