LCMC Health

Primary Care Physician

LCMC Health  •  United States (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Primary Care Physician

New Orleans Physician Services (NOPS) | LCMC Health
Marrero, Louisiana
Full-Time

Build Meaningful Relationships. Deliver Exceptional Care.

New Orleans Physician Services (NOPS), part of LCMC Health, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Primary Care Physician to join our growing practice in Marrero, Louisiana. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who is passionate about preventive care, chronic disease management, and building long-term relationships with patients and families.

As a Primary Care Physician, you will play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of the community by delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care in a collaborative outpatient setting. You'll be supported by an experienced clinical team and a health system committed to providing extraordinary care.

Why Join NOPS and LCMC Health?

  • Established primary care practice with a strong patient base
  • Collaborative and supportive physician culture
  • Opportunities to grow your practice and make a meaningful impact in the community
  • Integrated health system with access to specialists and advanced resources
  • Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits
  • Work and live in the Greater New Orleans area, known for its culture, cuisine, and vibrant communities

Position Highlights

  • Outpatient-focused primary care practice
  • Treat patients across a broad range of acute and chronic conditions
  • Emphasis on preventive medicine and population health
  • Shared call responsibilities
  • Strong interdisciplinary support team
  • Opportunity to help shape the future of community-based care

Responsibilities

Patient Care

  • Provide comprehensive primary care services, including preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic care.
  • Perform routine physical examinations, wellness visits, and health screenings.
  • Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and chronic medical conditions.
  • Develop personalized treatment plans that support long-term health outcomes.
  • Promote disease prevention, health maintenance, and healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Provide immunizations and preventive services in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Respond to patient calls, messages, and care needs in a timely manner.
  • Maintain accurate and complete patient documentation and medical records.
  • Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent and emergent clinical situations.
  • Observe and report signs of abuse, neglect, or other concerns in accordance with organizational policies.

Patient Access & Experience

  • Participate in a shared physician call schedule.
  • Support timely access to care and continuity of treatment.
  • Foster strong patient relationships built on trust, communication, and compassion.

Quality & Safety

  • Maintain compliance with safety, infection prevention, quality, and regulatory standards.
  • Adhere to evidence-based clinical practices and organizational policies.
  • Promote a safe, clean, and patient-centered environment.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and experience.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Collaborate with advanced practice providers, nurses, specialists, and care teams to deliver coordinated care.
  • Serve as a trusted clinical resource and advocate for patients.
  • Support organizational initiatives focused on quality, patient satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.

Training

  • Completion of an accredited Residency Program in:
    • Family Medicine
    • Internal Medicine
    • Internal Medicine/Pediatrics (Med-Peds)

Licensure & Certifications

  • Current or eligible Louisiana Medical License through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med-Peds.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
  • Eligibility for medical staff membership and clinical privileges.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a physician who is:

  • Passionate about delivering high-quality primary care
  • Committed to preventive medicine and population health
  • Focused on building long-term patient relationships
  • Collaborative, compassionate, and patient-centered
  • Dedicated to improving access, quality, and outcomes for the communities we serve

About LCMC Health

LCMC Health is a Louisiana-based healthcare system committed to providing extraordinary care to every person and every community we serve. Through our network of hospitals, physician practices, and healthcare services, we are redefining what healthcare can be by putting patients first and supporting our providers every step of the way.

Join NOPS in Marrero and become part of a team dedicated to keeping our communities healthy, connected, and thriving.

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LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited.For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Centerand our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

Your extras

  • Deliver healthcare with heart.
  • Give people a reason to smile.
  • Put a little love in your work.
  • Be honest and real, but with compassion.
  • Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
  • Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
  • See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
  • Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
  • Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.

1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.

2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.

3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.

4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

LCMC Health

About LCMC Health

We believe a hospital should actually be hospitable.

We’re a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. And that means we do things a little differently around here.

Treating people like family is the LCMC Health way, and it always has been. Founded by Louisiana’s first freestanding children’s hospital, we’ve grown into a healthcare system that’s built to serve the unique needs of our communities and families across New Orleans, the Gulf Coast and beyond.

We believe in treating the whole patient, not just the condition. When you visit an LCMC Health facility, you will get the care that is best for you and your family because we believe that shared beliefs and positive outlooks are what drive our exceptional care.

We offer nine hospital locations: Children’s Hospital New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, West Jefferson Medical Center, Lakeview Hospital, and Lakeside Hospital. We also deliver world-class care close to home through a network of urgent care centers across the greater New Orleans area in addition to our physician practices. With over 2,200 board-certified physicians specializing in everything from head to toe, our community can count on us to provide the right care, right where they need it.

We’ve got a rich history, but our sights are set on what comes next. We’re committed to leading the way to a healthier future for the Gulf Coast. That’s why we partner with local universities to bring the latest in care to our patients, and to train the next generation of healthcare professionals that will make a difference right here in our communities.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
New Orleans, LA
Year Founded
2009
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