Ascension
Primary Care Physician - Ascension DePaul Services
New Orleans, LA
Your future role at a glance
- Specialty: Primary Care Physician (Prefer someone that can see adults & children)
- Department: Community Health Ministries
- Schedule: Full-time
- Hospital: Ascension DePaul Services
- Location: Louisiana (New Orleans, LA)
This job location is OR is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
How you'll make an impact in this role
DePaul Community Health Centers in Louisiana and Arkansas, part of Ascension Community Health Ministries, is seeking a full-time Family Medicine Physician to provide medical care and therapeutic management of acute and chronic illness in a clinic setting.
DePaul Community Health Centers operates ten Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Greater New Orleans area as well as clinics in Dumas, Arkansas. DCHC is committed to improving the health status of our community and to continuing a long tradition of service in this market.
Family Medicine Physician is comprehensive in scope and includes the overall coordination of the patient's health management, preventative or curative, whether physical, behavioral and sociological in nature, and works closely with in-house specialists and hospitals to deliver high-quality health care to the community.
Requirements:
· MD/DO from an accredited University and pending/active State Medical Board license or Medical Board License Eligible. Board Certified / Board Eligible.
· Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana
· Must have current state and federal DEA certification
· Current Certification in Basic Life Support for healthcare providers, Advanced Cardiac Life support may also be required based on the scope of services
· Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills
Benefits:
Competitive compensation salary
403b, vision, dental, health, life, and malpractice insurance
Generous paid time off benefit
Paid continued medical education
Position may qualify for public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) program for student loan debt
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Board eligibility/certification in medical specialty required.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
What additional preferences we're seeking
No additional preferences
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Compensation Details
Benefits that help you thrive * Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options * Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance * Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays * Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning * Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources * Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits * Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more *Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.* E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.
Posted May 7, 2026