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Opelousas General Health System

Infectious Disease Physician Opportunity in South Louisiana

Opelousas General Health System, Opelousas, LA, United States


Are you passionate about the prevention/treatment of infectious diseases? Opelousas General Health System is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Infectious Disease Physician to join our skilled team. Residents/Fellows are encouraged to apply!

Employed Physician Incentives:

  • Malpractice- Paid by Hospital 
  • CME Allowance ($4,000/year) 
  • 30 Days of Paid Time Off, 5 days of Extended Illness Time and 5 CME days per year 
  • Retirement - 3 components 
    • 457b-tax deferred 
    • Social Security Replacement (7.65% of Physician's Salary) 
    • Hospital Contributes 5% of Physician's Salary into Retirement Account 
  • Health Benefits- 1st of the month following start date. 

Position Highlights:

  • **No Call Required**
  • Work-Life Balance  
  • Experienced or New Fellows Welcomed
  • BC/BE Infectious Disease Required 
  • Cover Infectious Disease, Employee Health and Antimicrobial Stewardship 
  • Inpatient Consults, Limited Outpatient Clinic, and Outpatient Infusion Clinic 
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday (8AM - 5PM) 
  • Patient Diversity (dynamic & fulfilling patient care experience) 
  • Opportunity to be involved in Academics through teaching Medical Students 
  • 2 hours from New Orleans; 3 hours from Houston
  • 30 minutes to Lafayette Airport with direct flights to Dallas, Houston, Atlanta & Charlotte