Hospital / Clinic Employed Ophthalmology Job in Louisiana, Louisiana
This ophthalmology position in Louisiana is offered as a hospital- or clinic-employed arrangement, one of several practice structures listed for this role alongside solo-independent, single-specialty group, multi-specialty group, academic, and community health center/FQHC options. As an employed physician, you would be a W-2 employee of the hiring organization, which handles compensation administration, benefits, malpractice coverage, and scheduling, along with the clinical facility and infrastructure — allowing you to focus on clinical care rather than business operations.
The financial structure for this role may take the form of an income guarantee, straight employment, an employment agreement with a production bonus, or a contract, and the financial offering is listed at the national average tier. Emergency department call under this arrangement follows a 1:4 rotation.
This opening is open to physicians who are board certified or board eligible, trained through allopathic or osteopathic programs, and either American or foreign medical graduates. Candidates currently in training through very experienced are considered, and the role is open to a range of work statuses including U.S. citizens, green card holders, and H-1, J-1, or O-1 visa holders. The position is located in a community with a population between 100,000 and 499,999.
- Position Type: Permanent
- Recruited Specialty: Ophthalmology
- Does the Physician Need To Be Trained In Specialty Being Recruited: Yes
- Structure of Position: Solo-Independent, Single-Specialty Group, Multi-Specialty Group, Employed by Hospital/Clinic/MSO/Other, Academic, Community Health Center/FQHC
- Partnership Opportunity: Unknown
- Expected Patient Call Coverage: (not specified)
- Expected ER Call Coverage: 1:4
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Ophthalmology (OPTH)
- Unlimited Potential with a base salary of $350,000
- Production available in addition to base salary
- Sign on, Relocation, PTO & CME Offered
- Health, Dental, Vision, 401K & Life Insurance offered
- Retirement with match and Stock Options Available
RESPONSIBILITIES AND FACILITY DETAILS Ophthalmology (OPTH)
- General Ophthalmology Practice with draw area of 200,000+ including 9 rural hospitals
- Scribes added as patient volume increases
- Beautiful, state-of-the-art Specialty building with fully staffed clinics in the heart of downtown
- Specialties Welcome
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Ophthalmology (OPTH)
- Board Certified or Eligible with intent to certify
- We can sponsor J1 & H1B visas
COMMUNITY Ophthalmology (OPTH)
- Metro population of 175,000+
- Excellent shopping, one-of-a-kind restaurants, and an outdoors lover’s paradise
- Public & Private schools available & local university that is part of the University of Louisiana System
- Cost of Living is 11% below the US average
REFERENCE NUMBER: 151040
ABOUT DELTA PHYSICIAN PLACEMENT
Delta Physician Placement (DPP), the permanent staffing division of The Delta Companies, identifies qualified Physicians, Advanced Practitioners, Allied Health, and Therapist on behalf of healthcare facilities nationwide. A single point of contact assists you with coordinating communication with the hiring manager, negotiating contractual details, and coordinating any necessary travel. The company has been recognized with several Best of Staffing® Awards. Visit (Registered Profile Required) for more information.
- Structure of Financial Support: Income Guarantee, Straight Employment, Employment Agreement with production bonus, Contract
- Financial Offering: National Average
- Median Compensation: $425,515 per year
- Relocation Allowance: No
- Signing Bonus: No
- Stipends: No
- Student Loan Assistance: No
- Practice State: Louisiana
- Practice City: Registered Candidates Only
- Community Size: 100,000 - 499,999
- Community Details: Registered Candidates Only
- Location of Medical Training: American Medical Graduate (AMG), Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG)
- Medical Training Type: Allopathic (MD), Osteopathic (DO)
- Board Certification: Board Certified, Board Eligible
- Work Status Requirements: US Citizen, Green Card, H-1 Visa, J-1 Visa, O-1 Visa
- Preferred Experience Level: Currently In Training, Recently Trained, Experienced, Very Experienced
- Accept Local Physicians within 25 mile Radius: Yes
- Agency: The Delta Companies
