Rheumatology Physician
- Employer
- West Jefferson Medical Center
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Posted
- Apr 03, 2021
- Closes
- Apr 03, 2022
- Ref
- 2085578
- Specialty
- Rheumatology
- Hours
- Full Time
- Position Type
- Permanent
About LCMC Health
We're a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. And that means we do things a little differently around here. Treating people like family is the LCMC Health way, and it always has been. Founded by Louisiana's first freestanding children's hospital, we've grown into a healthcare system that's built to serve the unique needs of our communities and families. Today, we offer six hospital locations: Children's Hospital New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, and West Jefferson Medical Center. We also offer a network of urgent care centers across the greater New Orleans area. With over 2,800 physicians specializing in everything from head to toe, our community can count on us to provide the right care, right where they need it.
West Jeff Medical Center is a leader in healthcare throughout the Southeast region. We are seeking a dynamic Physician to manage and treat patients in our Rheumatology out-patient clinic with coverage of hospital partial service. Workweek without call. The mission of making care available to all patients has allowed NOPS to grow as an organization.
Job Requirements: Consult with patients to determine appropriate course of treatment. Recommend and orders tests to determine extent of illness and to aid diagnoses. Maintain completed medical records. Works with CMO to develop best practices. Attend and participate in scheduled department and organization administrative initiatives as assigned.
Education/Experience Requirements: License to practice medicine in Louisiana. Completion of a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Rheumatology. Board Certified/Board Eligible. Physicians directly from residency training or with experience will be considered. Salary offered will be competitive and commensurate with experience and training.
As a member of our team, you will not only experience personal reward, but you will also find tangible benefits for you and your family. TO APPLY TO THIS JOB, forward your resume to cathy.martin@lcmchealth.org. Visit our website at www.wjmc.org.
WJMC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.