Sports Medicine/Generalist Orthopedic Physician opening: Covington, LA - Located 40m to New Orleans and 1hr to Baton RougePosition Details
- Full-time, permanent
- Hospital employed Multi Specialty group
- Seeking an Orthopedic Physician to practice out of our Bone and Joint Clinic
- Generalist or Sports Medicine
- Provides leadership and medical direction for the Physician's Network
- Participate in the development and support of the Physicians Network
- Maintain clinic schedules as noted in contractual agreement.
- 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, crouchingMinimum Qualifications:- Must be licensed by the Louisiana State board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine.
- Current BLS, and ALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to:
- Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. - The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off (ALS required by specialty only)
Company Overview- High performing, 5-Star health system in attractive community on north shore of Lake Pontchartrain across from New Orleans.