Dermatology Physician Opportunity Details

Practice Dermatology at an Award-Winning Health System in Southeast Louisiana - Hammond, LA, USA

Job Description

Practice Dermatology at an Award-Winning Health System in Southeast Louisiana

North Oaks Health  is seeking full-time Board-Eligible or Board-Certified DERMATOLOGISTS to join our busy and well-established, hospital-employed practice in Hammond, Louisiana.

North Oaks has been nationally recognized as one of the “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare” , as well as one of 100 “Great Community Hospitals” , for 2025 by  Becker’s Hospital Review , a leader in healthcare industry news and analysis. 

Forbes has selected North Oaks as one of America’s “Best-In-State Employers” in 2025!

Why physicians are choosing North Oaks:

  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Relocation to Southeast Louisiana
  • CME annual allowance
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Retirement plan options
  • Health/dental/vision/life insurance options
  • Tremendous opportunity to build your practice within a very close community at a well-respected/trusted community hospital 
  • Great patient population with complex cases that allow you to make an impact

About North Oaks Health

North Oaks Health  has provided quality health care to its community for over 65 years.  Serving a large geographic market of approximately 500,000 residents, North Oaks provides compassionate and quality care to its community with a mission to  improve lives, every time and with every touch.  

North Oaks Medical Center is conveniently located in Hammond, LA - offering a small-town charm and close-knit community atmosphere, but also easy access to both   New Orleans   Baton Rouge both cities are less than an hour away!  

As the largest health care delivery system in the region, North Oaks boasts a 330-bed acute care hospital, 14 expansive operating suites, level II trauma designation, primary stroke center certification , a 27-bed rehabilitation hospital, a freestanding surgical center, two diagnostic centers, a hospice agency, and the largest multispecialty provider clinic in the region.  

North Oaks has been nationally recognized as one of the  “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare” , as well as one of 100 “Great Community Hospitals” for 2025 by  Becker’s Hospital Review. 

Forbes has selected North Oaks Health as one of America’s “Best-In-State Employers” in 2025!

Operating as a Hospital Service District, all excess revenues are reinvested to expand North Oaks’ services, equipment, and technologies.  System-wide use of the EPIC electronic healthcare record  and the ability to perform minimally invasive procedures using one of two daVinci robots are just two of the ways North Oaks’ providers are enabled to deliver the highest quality of care.

Located in a HPSA, North Oaks' employed physicians may be eligible for Louisiana’s Physician Loan Repayment Program .

Offering academic opportunities for its physicians, North Oaks received accreditation from ACGME in January 2024, and began its  Internal Medicine Residency Program in July 2024,

About Hammond, Louisiana

Located in the scenic Northshore region of Louisiana’s Lake Pontchartrain, our family-friendly community is the perfect blend of urban sophistication and rural tranquility .  A proud recipient of the  2022 Greatest Main Street in America Award , Hammond’s historic downtown district is alive with a diverse culinary scene and a rich tapestry of arts and entertainment.

Hammond pulses with the vibrant energy of a college town, thanks to  Southeastern Louisiana University  – which provides educational and cultural richness, and lends to the appeal of students, families, and healthcare professionals. Residents enjoy modern shopping centers, beautiful parks, recreational opportunities and seasonal activities for all ages. 

Hammond, LA provides easy access to both   New Orleans  &  Baton Rouge both cities are less than an hour away! 

Contact Email: roquesad@northoaks.org
Employer: North Oaks Health System
Location: Hammond, LA, USA
Position Type: Physician (MD, DO, Resident)
Employment Type: Permanent
Specialty: Dermatology
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