Job Details

Physician Primary Care – Northshore (Covington)

Join LCMC Health as a Physician in our Primary Care practice located on the Northshore in Covington, Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and treatment to patients, conducting routine examinations, diagnosing illnesses, and prescribing appropriate treatment plans.
• Offer consultations and medical supervision to clinical staff, ensuring high standards of patient care.
• Administer immunizations in accordance with medical and school guidelines.
• Maintain patient and business records, completing daily patient encounters and ensuring accurate documentation.
• Monitor patients for signs of abuse or neglect and report promptly in accordance with policy.
• Recognize emergencies and respond appropriately following organizational protocols.
• Participate in a physician call schedule, balancing patient access and meeting slots.
• Assist with compliance to safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement, and regulatory standards.
• Implement standard and transmission-based precautions, ensuring patient safety during clinic visits.
• Report safety hazards or violations to the clinic manager or designated authority.
• If applicable, fulfill Medical Director duties such as ensuring provider compliance, communicating provider concerns, and developing work and call schedules.

Qualifications

• Completed residency training.

Education

• Doctoral Degree in Medicine or Osteopathy.

Licenses and Certifications

• American Heart Association: Basic Life Support – HCP, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• Medical Physician Licensure from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

About LCMC Health

LCMC Health is a community-focused organization rooted in NOLA, dedicated to providing exceptional care throughout Louisiana. Our Northshore locations, including the Lakeview Hospital, host a Level II trauma center and offer advanced services in heart, stroke, orthopedic, and women's care. We foster a culture of authenticity, inclusion, and purpose-driven service.

Benefits and 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.

EEO Statement

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.

Application Notes

• Complete the application accurately; incomplete applications may be dismissed.
• We may verify previous employment and background information.
• Applications expire after six months and require a new submission.
• Proof of citizenship or immigration status is required to verify lawful employment in the United States.