Physician Family or PEDS $180K - $200K, Gretna, LA

Job Opportunity

Physician Family or PEDS $180K - $200K, Gretna, LA Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm NO Nights or NO Weekends!

We are looking for a responsible Physician to provide high quality medical care by examining patients and treating diseases. You will also undertake tasks aiming at prevention and promotion of healthy habits. The job is one of the most demanding, but also most rewarding professions. A great physician is a highly qualified professional and a compassionate individual. You must be very knowledgeable concerning diseases, epidemiology and other medical conditions so you can interpret symptoms and diagnose conditions. The job can be demanding so a great deal of patience and physical endurance is required.

Conduct routine check-ups to patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues

Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health

Conduct examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition

Ask intuitive questions to discover causes of illness

Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient's medical history

Prescribe and interpret lab tests to obtain more information about underlying infections or abnormalities

Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration

Collaborate with other physicians, physician assistants and nurses to form a high performing medical team

Examine and provide treatments to injuries and refer patients to other physicians when needed (ophthalmologists, orthopedists, neurologists etc.)

Keep records of patients' diseases, operations or other significant information (e.g. allergic episodes)

Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients

Remain up-to-speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars

Requirements:

Proven experience as a physician

Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics

Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms and epidemiology

Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects and contraindications

In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Respect for patient's confidentiality

Compassionate and approachable

Responsible and trustworthy

Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) and valid license to practice the profession

Benefits:

Full Benefit Package