Pediatric Opportunity in DeRidder, Louisiana
Join a respected regional health system where your outpatient pediatric expertise can make a meaningful difference in a close-knit community. This opportunity offers excellent stability, a steady referral base, and the chance to help shape a growing clinic presence. The position is outpatient-focused, with minimal nursery call and flexible involvement in inpatient care.
Practice Overview
- You’ll join a team with one pediatrician, one pediatric NP, and rotating specialists in a shared outpatient clinic
- 100% outpatient care with no inpatient responsibilities unless desired
- Nursery call one weekend per month, including occasional ER consults and rare deliveries
- Primary clinic site will be a new facility opening in late spring, unless filled sooner
Schedule
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with one weekend nursery call per month
- No night shifts or hospital rounding unless preferred
- Average daily volume 20–25/day
- Full-spectrum pediatric care from newborns through age 17
Compensation & Benefits
- $275,000 base salary plus RVU bonuses and ACO shared savings
- Signing bonus and relocation support (negotiable)
- Eligible for student loan repayment programs
- 28 days of front-loaded PTO, $3,000 CME stipend, and comprehensive benefits package
Candidate Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
- Open to recent grads, IMGs, and visa candidates (H1B/J1 considered case-by-case)
- Strong interest in outpatient care and team collaboration
- Leadership or committee participation interest welcomed
Community & Location Highlights
- Affordable, family-friendly living with easy access to nearby lakes and forests
- Just over an hour to Lake Charles and Alexandria, with local airport access
- Strong public schools and small-town charm ideal for raising a family
- A new clinic facility will offer a modern work setting and community reach
We’d love to share how this role might be the right fit for your practice style and personal goals.
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