Physician - Neurosurgeon

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick in Lake Charles, Louisiana, seeks a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Neurosurgeon to join a growing team. This full-time role offers collegial collaboration and opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant Southwest Louisiana community.

Join a team with shared call, robust spine and cranial volume, and access to advanced technology, including the Globus Robot and G-arm, within the Ochsner network.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Neurosurgeon

Responsibilities

• Join a growing neurosurgical team in Lake Charles with shared call.
• Collaborate within a large health system and access advanced technology.

Job description

Neurosurgeon Opportunity Make Your Mark in Southwest Louisiana

CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick | Lake Charles, Louisiana

Build the practice you want. Join a team that has your back. Make a meaningful impact where it matters most.

CHRISTUS Ochsner Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Neurosurgeon to join our growing neurosurgical team in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

This is an exciting opportunity for a neurosurgeon who wants the advantages of a large, innovative health system while enjoying the professional autonomy, collegiality, and quality of life that come with practicing in a vibrant Southwest Louisiana community.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Full-time neurosurgery opportunity with an established regional health system


• Shared call with two other neurosurgeons, supporting a collaborative practice environment


• Robust spine and cranial surgical volume, with an emphasis on spine


• Access to advanced technology, including the Globus Robot and G-arm


• Mentorship available for new surgeons looking to grow their practice


• Strong regional patient demand and a healthy patient volume


• Collaboration with a broad network of specialists throughout the Ochsner Health system


• Connection to the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute in New Orleans, providing access to a larger neuroscience network and academic resources


• EPIC electronic medical record system for teaching, research, physician leadership, and community service

A Health System Built Around Your Success

At CHRISTUS Ochsner, physicians are supported by an integrated, physician-led organization focused on exceptional patient care and professional growth.

You'll have access to multidisciplinary collaboration, a large internal referral network, innovative clinical resources, and a team committed to helping you deliver outstanding care.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and training


• Paid vacation, holidays, and CME


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage


• 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) retirement options


• Relocation assistance


• Medical malpractice and tail coverage


• Louisiana's physician-friendly tort-reform environment

Discover Lake Charles

Located in Southwest Louisiana, Lake Charles offers an exceptional combination of career opportunity and quality of life. Enjoy world-famous Cajun and Creole cuisine, live music, festivals, outdoor recreation, fishing, boating, golf, gaming, and entertainment all with the welcoming character of a close-knit Louisiana community.

Here, you can build a thriving neurosurgical career without giving up the lifestyle that makes life outside the hospital rewarding.

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

If you're ready to join a collaborative neurosurgical team, grow your practice, and make a lasting difference for patients throughout Southwest Louisiana, we'd love to hear from you.

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