Emergency Medicine – Lake Charles, LA Position Available In Calcasieu, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: We are looking for Board Eligible or Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians for our Emergency Department in Lake Charles, LA. Both day/mid and nocturnist positions are available for this full-time 1099 contracted role, offering a competitive compensation package with sign-on and relocation assistance. The ED volume is around 60,000, and the department features 40 beds, CT and digital x-ray, and specialty treatment areas. Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is the region's largest medical complex, serving Southwest Louisiana with state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive team. Located in a vibrant community with various recreational activities, Lake Charles is a thriving destination with easy access to major cities.
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Emergency Medicine – Lake Charles, LA
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Professional Emergency Medicine Management
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Closing date
Sep 19, 2025
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Emergency Medicine Lake Charles, LA
We are seeking Board Eligible or Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians for our Emergency Department in Lake Charles, LA. We have both day/mid and nocturnist positions available. This is a full-time 1099 contracted position. Very competitive compensation package plus sign-on and relocation assistance.
Job Details
ED volume 60,000
BE/BC American Board of Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Family Medicine
Newly renovated ED features 40 beds, CT and digital x-ray in the department and specialty treatment areas for critical care, mental health and fast track
Scribe coverage
EMR = McKesson
Supportive nursing and administrative staff
About Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, the main campus of the Memorial Health System, is the region s largest family-centered medical complex, serving the healthcare needs of Southwest Louisiana. The main campus consists of 313 licensed acute care beds on Oak Park Boulevard. The hospital s state-of-the-art, 15,102 sq. ft. Medical Intensive Care Unit opened in 2016 on the 9th Floor of the main campus. The existing 10,180 sq. ft., on the 3rd floor Surgical ICU will undergo renovations. Between these two units, Memorial has the largest critical care capacity in southwest Louisiana with a total of 36 beds.
The 40-bed Emergency Department is just under 26,000 sq. ft. and includes specialized treatment areas for critical care, mental health, and fast track non-critical care designed to improve the care process and reduce wait times. The emergency department sees approximately 60,000 patients per year and is supported by an outstanding team of APPs, nurses, and administrative staff
About the Community
Located in southwest Louisiana, Lake Charles is a thriving destination that caters to many different tastes: from glitzy casinos, quiet greens of award-winning golf courses, hunting, fishing, and more than 75 regional festivals, including the area s family-friendly Mardi Gras and the Louisiana Pirate Festival!
The city of Lake Charles is conveniently located off Interstate-10 between Houston, TX and New Orleans, LA. The sandy beaches make up the shores of the Calcasieu River just 30 miles upstream from the Gulf of Mexico.
Distance to Major Cities (in miles):
Atlanta:
670
Baton Rouge:
130
Dallas:
359
Houston:
143
New Orleans:
205
