Pediatrician

Job overview

The Pediatrician role is onsite in Lafayette, LA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the Medical Department at SWLA Center for Health Services, providing care for children and supporting their general health. The role provides early-years patient care and manages pediatric care independently and with other healthcare professionals. It contributes to the center’s care goals through examinations, preventive health guidance, clinical documentation, and coordination with the healthcare team.

What you'll do

• Examine pediatric patients for disease and establish preventive health practices
• manage patient care independently and with healthcare professionals
• maintain clinical tracking data and medical records
• collect data for clinical decisions
• advise patients on diet, hygiene, and disease prevention
• participate in quality assurance, infection control, and community education
• obtain hospital privileges and provide emergency room coverage
• collaborate with nurse practitioners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pediatrician

lafayette la

swla center for health services

medical department

pediatric care

children's health

preventive health

patient care

medical records

quality assurance

louisiana medical license

dea license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• retirement plan with 401(k) matching
• paid time off, sick leave and holidays
• employee assistance program
• eligible for loan repayment or forgiveness programs.

Why this role

Louisiana medical and DEA licenses required; board eligible or board certified in a primary care specialty. NRP and CPR certifications are strongly encouraged. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan with 401(k) matching, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, employee assistance program, and eligibility for loan repayment or forgiveness programs.

About the employer

SWLA Center for Health Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.