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VISTA Staffing Solutions

Surgery - General Physician. Job in Lafayette Gr8Jobs

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What they do

A Family or General Practitioner provides primary medical care for families and patients of all ages, including diagnosis, treatment and preventative care. Treats illnesses and helps patients to manage complex or chronic diseases. Works in a private practice or outpatient clinical setting. Works to meet the medical needs of communities that are less well served by hospitals.

$202,360 / year median in Louisiana

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Are you an Orthopaedic Hand Surgery physician searching for your next opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in Lafayette, LA might be the perfect fit for you!
Opportunity Highlights Schedule:
2-3 days in the OR per week; low call burden
Job Setting:
Outpatient and Inpatient Types of Cases:
Hand surgery; opportunity to teach and work with residents; state-of-the-art technology including microscope for hand procedures
Call:
Beeper call covering both inpatient and outpatient; low call burden for better work-life balance
Facility:
Level 2 Trauma Center; region's only single-specialty orthopedic hospital with 6 ORs and main hospital with 12 oversized ORs; dedicated 2-3 orthopedic rooms daily; on-site inpatient rehab
Supervise Advanced Practice Providers:
Yes; multiple APPs for clinical and surgical support; 2-3 scrub techs per case if needed
Start Date:
January 1, 2027
Position Type:
Permanent Compensation & Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience and training Paid vacation, holidays, and CME Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social, and mental health Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b) Relocation assistance Malpractice and tail insurance
Minimum Requirements Board Certified/Board Eligible:
Yes - Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery -
Hand Surgery Fellowship:
Required (Hand Surgery)
Specialty Skills:
Hand surgery required
Licensure:
Active Louisiana medical license required
Malpractice Insurance:
Provided by vendor About VISTA Staffing A ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Award winner, VISTA has 30 years of experience optimizing continuity of care for hospitals, medical practices and government agencies across the US. A leading provider of short-term US locum tenens and permanent physician search services, VISTA partners healthcare providers with facilities who need them most, providing an effective strategy for lessening the impact of the global provider shortage. Our VISTA team goes above and beyond to make healthcare providers feel valued in the job search process and are committed to elevating careers to new heights. For more information, visit .

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health Insurance