Job Description

Orthopedics - Hand Surgery Physician at CHS Recruiting summary:

This full-time orthopedic hand surgery physician position is based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, within a regional healthcare system offering comprehensive specialty and primary care services. The role involves treating high-impact trauma cases at a Level 3 ED Trauma Center, supported by a multidisciplinary team including clinical assistants, nursing staff, and certified hand professionals. Compensation includes a guaranteed base salary, bonuses, benefits, and generous paid time off, with a focus on community-driven healthcare delivery.

OPEN POSITION:
Physician - Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

SCHEDULE:
- Full-Time
- Flexible Call Schedule

COMPENSATION:
- $450,000 to $500,000 Guaranteed Base Salary
- Generous RVU Bonus Model
- Sign-On Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Loan Repayment Plan
- Malpractice Insurance
- Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
- LTD / STD / Life Insurance
- 7+ Weeks Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, CME, holidays)
- $4,500 Annual Professional Allowance
- Retirement Plan

LOCATION:
Lake Charles, Louisiana

COMPANY PROFILE:
Serving the local community since the 1950s, this regional healthcare system is dedicated to providing full service primary care, specialty, inpatient, and outpatient services to the local community. Their offerings include, among others, family medicine, internal medicine, hematology/oncology, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, urology, and rheumatology. All providers are employees of the system, which comprises hospitals, clinics, specialty institutes, and residency programs.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The new physician will join a hospital-employed orthopedic team at the only Level 3 ED Trauma Center in the region. The practice has direct access to over 50 employed primary care providers and a strong community provider alignment to serve as a referral base.

The surgeon will, among other work, serve high-impact trauma cases.

Physicians work with dedicated clinical and/or surgical assistants in all areas. The group also boasts strong nursing support and on-site support from certified hand professionals.

The group has extensive resources available, including an EHR and robust administrative support.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Louisiana medical license
- DEA
- Board Certified or Eligible, Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship, Orthopedic Hand Surgery

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please send your CV to Jenn Kunkel at or call .

Please visit to view all available positions through CHS Recruiting.

Keywords:

Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Care, Level 3 ED Trauma Center, Physician Job, Hand Surgery, Hospital-employed Physician, Medical License Louisiana, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Healthcare

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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