Primary Care Physician - Ascension DePaul Services

Ascension; Dumas (AR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

403b retirement plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Malpractice coverage

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ascension’s DePaul Community Health Centers in Arkansas and Louisiana are seeking a full-time Family Medicine Physician to provide comprehensive medical care and therapeutic management for acute and chronic illnesses in a clinic setting.

The role emphasizes coordination with in-house specialists, hospitals, and a broad patient population, including adults and children, within a community-focused health system that values service and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited University and license eligibility.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana (per posting).
• Current state and federal DEA certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and therapeutic management of acute and chronic illness in a clinic setting.
• Coordinate patient health management with in-house specialists and hospitals to deliver high-quality care.
• Collaborate with DePaul Community Health Centers to improve community health in Arkansas and the Greater New Orleans area.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration skills

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Specialty: Primary Care Physician (Prefer someone that can see adults & children)

Department: Community Health Ministries

Schedule: Full-time

Hospital: Ascension DePaul Services

Location: Arkansas (Dumas, AR)

This job location is OR is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

DePaul Community Health Centers in Louisiana and Arkansas, part of Ascension Community Health Ministries, is seeking a full-time Family Medicine Physician to provide medical care and therapeutic management of acute and chronic illness in a clinic setting.

DePaul Community Health Centers operates ten Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Greater New Orleans area as well as clinics in Dumas, Arkansas. DCHC is committed to improving the health status of our community and to continuing a long tradition of service in this market.

Family Medicine Physician is comprehensive in scope and includes the overall coordination of the patient's health management, preventative or curative, whether physical, behavioral and sociological in nature, and works closely with in-house specialists and hospitals to deliver high-quality health care to the community.

Requirements

• MD/DO from an accredited University and pending/active State Medical Board license or Medical Board License Eligible. Board Certified / Board Eligible.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana
• Must have current state and federal DEA certification
• Current Certification in Basic Life Support for healthcare providers, Advanced Cardiac Life support may also be required based on the scope of services
• Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation salary
• 403b, vision, dental, health, life, and malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off benefit
• Paid continued medical education
• Position may qualify for public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) program for student loan debt

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • Physician MD/DO obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Work Experience

• None required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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