Hospitalist Opening in Covington, LA
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Hospitalist
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Covington, Louisiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/15/24
Day Hospitalist or Nocturnist opening near New Orleans, LA
- Located in Covington, LA; New Orleans 40m
- Full Time/Permanent
- Employed
- Board Certification
- 7 days on (12 hr shifts) followed by 7 days off
- Will provide care for hospitalized adult, general medical patients as the admitting or consulting physician
Summary of the Job:
- The Hospitalist provides care for hospitalized adult, general medical patients as the admitting or consulting physician.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MD or DO degree and Board Certification in appropriate specialty along with background and experience in the care of hospitalized patients. Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine.
Physical Demands:
- Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required:
- Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
- Frequently (34%-66%)- reaching
- Occasionally (1%-33%)- lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching
About the Area:
- The hospital is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. The North Shore offers the best of both worlds the comfort of country living with the diversities and attractions of New Orleans and Baton Rouge only a lake away. Families appreciate the strength of the St. Tammany Parish School System, which ranks as Louisianas finest and hosts a number of federally recognized Presidential Blue-Ribbon schools. Simply put, St. Tammany is a great place to work and live.