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: 11/22/24
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.