Urgent Care - Physician - PRN

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Multiple convenient locations across G

Greater New Orleans area

Job summary

LCMC Health seeks an Urgent Care Physician to join our growing team across multiple Greater New Orleans locations. You will provide high-quality, patient-centered care for acute illnesses and minor injuries while helping patients access timely care close to home.

Responsibilities include examinations, ordering tests, formulating treatment plans, immunizations, and education for patients and families. Louisiana license and residency completion required, with BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited program.
• Completion of an accredited residency program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and non-emergent injuries.
• Perform physical exams, patient assessments, and minor procedures including suturing, splinting, and wound care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, imaging, and laboratory studies.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans and provide preventive care, including immunizations.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with APPs, nurses, and support staff to ensure patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and timely patient communication.
• Participate in a physician call schedule and support patient access needs.
• Adhere to quality, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

PRN

Multiple Locations Across Greater New Orleans

• Elmwood
• Marrero
• Gretna

Urgent Care Physician

LCMC Health is seeking Urgent Care Physicians to join our growing team. In this role, you'll provide high-quality, patient-centered care for a wide range of acute illnesses and minor injuries while helping patients access timely care close to home.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and non-emergent injuries
• Perform physical exams, patient assessments, and minor procedures including suturing, splinting, and wound care
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, imaging, and laboratory studies
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans and provide preventive care, including immunizations
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and follow-up care
• Collaborate with APPs, nurses, and support staff to ensure exceptional patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and timely patient communication
• Participate in a physician call schedule and support patient access needs
• Adhere to quality, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

Education & Training

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Completion of an accredited residency program

Licensure & Certifications

• Louisiana Physician License (or eligible)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (American Heart Association)

Why Join LCMC Health?

• Multiple convenient practice locations across Greater New Orleans
• Fast-paced, collaborative clinical environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient access and community health
• Supportive culture focused on excellence, efficiency, and compassionate care

Work Shift

Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

Equal Opportunity Statement

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.