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Willis-Knighton Physician Network
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Physician
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What they do
A General Pediatrician diagnoses and treats illness and injuries in infants, children and young adults. Provides regular health exams, tracks children's' growth and development and gives vaccinations. Works from a private practice or within a hospital or larger healthcare facility.
$190,360 / year median in Louisiana
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Physician Rural Health Clinic | Coushatta, Louisiana Position Overview Willis Knighton Health is seeking a qualified Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Physician (Med-Peds) to provide comprehensive primary care services to patients across the lifespan, from infants and children to adults and geriatric populations at a Rural Health Clinic located in Coushatta, Louisiana. The physician will diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, provide preventive care, coordinate specialty referrals, and promote high-quality patient outcomes in a rural healthcare setting. Key Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient primary care services to pediatric and adult patients.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Perform routine physical examinations and preventive health screenings.
- Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans.
- Coordinate patient care with specialists and ancillary healthcare providers.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation within the electronic medical record.
- Educate patients and families regarding disease prevention, treatment options, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Email:
hhorton2@wkhs.comPhone:
318-716-4912 Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.Benefits
- Dental Insurance