Physician - General Surgeon

At CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, a General Surgeon is a key medical leader responsible for the comprehensive diagnosis and surgical management of diverse conditions. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team within a faith-based, not-for-profit health system dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care. 

• Clinical Care: Manage patients with diseases affecting the abdomen, digestive tract, endocrine system, breast, skin, and blood vessels.
• Surgical Procedures: Perform a wide range of operations including hernias, gallstones, appendicitis, and cancer surgeries, often using minimally invasive and robotic techniques.
• Patient Management: Oversee the entire care cycle, including preoperative diagnosis, the surgical operation, and postoperative recovery and treatment.
• Collaborative Leadership: Act as the leader of the surgical team, partnering with cardiologists, radiologists, and other specialists to develop patient-centered treatment plans.
• Documentation: Utilize EPIC EMR for efficient patient management and clinical documentation.
• Academic Involvement: Surgeons may have opportunities to work with students and residents, contributing to the region's academic growth. 

• Education: Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Training: Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency program.
• Certification: Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Surgery.
• Licensure: Must possess or be eligible for an unrestricted Louisiana Medical License.
• Experience: Some specialized roles within the system may require specific experience levels (e.g., 5 years). 

• Financial: Competitive base salary plus productivity incentives, including a salary guarantee.
• Support: Malpractice insurance with tail coverage, a sign-on bonus.
• Balance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, retirement plans with employer match, and a generous CME allowance with paid time off. 

Recruiter: Lynda Corotan. Email CV to Lynda.corotan@christushealth.org