Rheumatology Physician Opportunity Details

Immediate Need for a Rheumatologist in Southeast Louisiana - Hammond, LA, USA

Job Description

Immediate Need for a Rheumatologist in beautiful Southeast Louisiana

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

Ranked by the readers  of the publication  New Orleans CityBusiness North Oaks  was recently recognized as  TOP WINNERS  for the  “Best Acute Care Hospital” and “Best Preferred Provider Organization”!

Additional  TOP WINNERS  from North Oaks include: “Best Allergy and Immunology”, “Best Cardiologist”, “Best Diagnostic Imaging Center”, “Best Mental Health Care Facility”, “Best Emergency Room”, and “Best Obstetrician and Gynecologist”.

More reasons why physicians are choosing North Oaks:

  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Moving reimbursement
  • CME annual allowance
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Retirement plan options
  • Health/dental/vision/life insurance options

About North Oaks Health System

North Oaks Health System  has provided quality health care to its community for over 60 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.  

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.

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: Rheumatology
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