Family Physician
SWLA Center for Health ServicesLake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Posted July 19, 2024
Full Time
About the Company
SWLA Center for Health Services, Inc. is a Louisiana‑based non‑profit community health organization founded in 1978 that delivers comprehensive primary and preventive care across four locations—Lake Charles, Lafayette, Crowley, and Oberlin. Leveraging federal funding through a 330 Community Health Center grant and Bureau of Primary Health Care support, the Center offers a full spectrum of medical and supportive services in a caring, respectful, and cost‑effective environment. Its long‑standing commitment to quality, dignity, and community outreach distinguishes it as a trusted provider of accessible health care in the region.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Family Physician to join our team at SWLA Center for Health Services in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The ideal candidate will be fully licensed to practice in Louisiana with a valid DEA license, board eligible or certified in a primary care specialty, and proficient in the use of Centricity/EMR.
Requirements
- Medical degree from an accredited medical school or DO degree from an approved osteopathy school
- Completed a residency for board eligibility; board certification preferred
- Current valid Louisiana medical license and DEA license
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical practice principles of specialty
- Sensitive to the needs of people of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
- Must give the same level of importance to health maintenance and disease prevention as cure and restoration