Solo / Independent Practice Rheumatology Job in Louisiana, Louisiana
This Rheumatology opportunity in Louisiana is offered as a solo or independent practice arrangement, one of several structures under which this role is available. In this model, you would own and run your own practice rather than being employed: you bill in your own name, build your own patient panel, and control staffing, scheduling, and practice style. An income guarantee is among the financial structures listed for this role, which is the kind of start-up support typically used to help a new independent practice get established.
This arrangement offers a high degree of autonomy along with the financial upside of practice ownership, balanced against the administrative and business responsibilities that come with running your own practice. The financial offering for this listing is noted as the national average tier.
Coverage details for this position include an emergency department call rotation of 1:4. Because several practice structures are listed for this opportunity — including single-specialty, multi-specialty, hospital-employed, academic, and community health center settings — you may wish to discuss with the recruiting organization which specific structure and terms would apply if you pursue the solo/independent path.
- Position Type: Permanent
- Recruited Specialty: Rheumatology
- 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 Rheumatology (RHEUMA)
- Base + Production = $300,000
- Up to $50,000 in student loan repayment
- $30,000 sign-on bonus
RESPONSIBILITIES AND FACILITY DETAILS Rheumatology (RHEUMA)
- Opportunity to join an exceptional Rheumatologist and continue growing an already flourishing practice
- Wonderful support staff and an administrative team that will do what it takes to provide its physicians the tools they need to provide exceptional care
- 4.5-day work week, no weekends
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Rheumatology (RHEUMA)
- Must be BE or BC Rheumatology
COMMUNITY Rheumatology (RHEUMA)
- The cost of living is 16% less expensive than the US average
- Two highly rated private schools in the area, rated A by Niche
- Just over one hour to Baton Rouge to visit Louisiana State University and just over two hours to New Orleans
REFERENCE NUMBER: 142834
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: $298,939 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
