Rapides Regional Medical Center is actively recruiting a BC/BE OB/GYN physician to join another in a very busy, successful group practice on the campus of our Women’s Hospital.
Opportunity Highlights:
• New physician will share call with the other OB/GYNs in the practice for 1:4 call rotation; additional Nurse Practitioner to assist with call
• Economic forecast of the hospital is strong with a 50 million dollar expansion completed several years ago
• Strong primary care referral base and supportive medical staff giving the new physician an opportunity to build a very successful practice - quickly
• As a Tort Reform State, with capped malpractice claims, this is a very physician friendly practice setting
• Benefits of the opportunity include no capitated insurance contracts, little managed care intrusion, large medical society, among others
• Community features safe neighborhoods with housing styles ranging from eighteenth century to modern construction
• Opportunity features a competitive financial package, including a first year salary guarantee with incentives, overhead expenses, benefits, malpractice insurance, relocation and many more perks.
This is a great opportunity for a motivated OB/GYN to practice in the lovely area of central Louisiana. Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital has earned a reputation as the premier Women's and Children's hospital in central Louisiana. Serving the community we offer a wide range of healthcare services for mothers and children including a Level III Regional NICU with 34 beds, a Pediatric Hospitalist program, a Laborist program, a state of the art 6-bed PICU and the latest equipment including the da Vinci XI.
ABOUT Rapides Regional Medical Center
Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 360+ bed, adult, children's hospital and ER offering advanced medical care in Rapides Parish and the Gulf South. The medical center is an award-winning hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana that offers a wide array of services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Certified Stroke Center. The medical staff includes 250+ physicians in more than 30 medical specialties. Founded in 1903 on the banks of the Red River in Alexandria, Louisiana, Rapides Regional Medical Center represents a proud heritage of compassionate healthcare services coupled with the most advanced technology to date. With a continued emphasis on progressive care, Rapides Regional has grown to meet the continually changing needs of our patients and the rapidly advancing technology of modern healthcare.
ABOUT Alexandria, LA
• Located in the heart of Louisiana, Alexandria, is an attractive, family-oriented community.
• The area is also referred to as a “Sportsman’s Paradise” with lakes, golf courses, biking trails, hunting, fishing and water sports. This diverse, welcoming community features excellent schools, universities, neighborhoods, museums, cultural events & festivals, among many others.
• For travelers, AEX airport, located in Alexandria, provides the option for international travel through connections in Houston and Dallas in less than an hour. Great infrastructure and interstates allows short drives to other neighboring cities like Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette and Shreveport.
• Enjoy a low cost of living, no long commutes and a welcoming, diverse community, making Alexandria home and the start of your successful, thriving healthcare career.
Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to: Christa Reynolds at
Christa.Reynolds@HCAHealthcare.com. Candidates will be accepted until qualified candidates are identified. AA/EOE. This position does not qualify for Visa sponsorship.