Orthopedics - Sports Medicine Physician

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.