Orthopedics - Sports Medicine Physician

Sports Medicine/Generalist Orthopedic Physician opening: Covington, LA - Located 40m to New Orleans and 1hr to Baton Rouge Position Details - Full-time, permanent- Hospital employed Multi Specialty group- Seeking an Orthopedic Physician to practice out of our Bone and Joint Clinic- Generalist or Sports Medicine- Provides leadership and medical direction for the Physician's Network- Participate in the development and support of the Physicians Network- Maintain clinic schedules as noted in contractual agreement.- Must possess good physical health. - Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. - Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. - Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.- Physical Effort required: - Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing - Frequently (34%-66%)- reaching - Occasionally (1%-33%)- lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching Minimum Qualifications: - Must be licensed by the Louisiana State board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine. - Current BLS, and ALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: - Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. - The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off (ALS required by specialty only) Company Overview - High performing, 5-Star health system in attractive community on north shore of Lake Pontchartrain across from New Orleans.