Neurologist

CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Neurologist to join their growing team in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This outpatient-focused position allows clinicians to build a practice incorporating subspecialty interests like stroke, epilepsy, or headache disorders within a collaborative environment. Providers will benefit from a supportive primary care network, advanced neurodiagnostic capabilities, and a true Louisiana lifestyle. Join CHRISTUS Health and Ochsner Health to make a meaningful impact on patients throughout Southwest Louisiana.

Practice Info

• Located in Lake Charles, Louisiana at CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
• Established referral base and strong primary care network to support practice growth
• Collaborative environment with experienced neurologists and specialty providers
• Access to tele-neurology and tele-stroke services
• Advanced neurodiagnostic capabilities including EEG, EMG and imaging
• EPIC electronic medical record throughout the health system
• Dedicated clinical support staff designed to maximize physician efficiency
• Hospital provides emergency and outpatient services as part of an integrated regional network
• Louisiana is a tort-reform state

Responsibilities

• Practice general neurology with the ability to incorporate subspecialty interests, including stroke, epilepsy, headache, neuromuscular or movement disorders
• Engage in an outpatient-focused practice with minimal inpatient responsibilities
• Participate in teaching, research, leadership and community involvement

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice and tail coverage

Shift & Schedule

• Outpatient-focused practice with minimal inpatient responsibilities

Qualifications

• Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Neurologist