Orthopedic Surgeon | $750K+ Guaranteed Year One | Louisiana

General Orthopedic Surgeon

Central Louisiana

Practice Setting: 

• Schedule (M-F): 2 ½ days in clinic, 2 days in Orthopedic Surgery per week
• Practice Support: Joining 1 very experienced Orthopedic Surgeon, 2 NP's
• Surgeries: As many as 6 per day (based on experience), 15-30 per week
• Average Surgeries: 300-400 annually per provider
• Opportunity for growth: 50% outmigration for Orthopedic Surgery and patient referrals are 2-6 weeks out
• Clinic Environment:

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation: $690,000-$700,000 base salary
• RVU Production: Begins after 12 months
• Orthopedic Surgery Incentive: Provided for Sports Medicine
• Signing Bonus: $50,000 at signing
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Benefit from $90,000 in student loan forgiveness over 3 years in organizational repayment
• PSLF Eligibile: This is a Not-For-Profit Organization
• Relocation Assistance: $10,000-$15,000, dependent on need
• Annual CME Allowance: $5,000 + 5 days off to support your ongoing professional development
• Board Certification/Recertification and Membership Dues: Costs are reimbursed for board certification/recertification, DEA registration, and annual membership dues for professional societies, ensuring you can maintain your credentials and stay connected with the broader medical community
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO: 260 hours (Day 1) + 6 paid Holidays
• Insurance: Tail coverage and malpractice covered by employer
• Employee Wellness Benefit: No co-pay at any facilities
• Physician Liability Lawsuit Cap: No liability can be greater than $500,000 in the state of Louisiana

About the Community 

• This is a welcoming and warm University town, with a vibrant Arts Community, and an annual Jazz Festival
• Fishing Tournaments, Boating, a Local Farmers Market, and Historic Plantation Home Tours - All along the Riverwalk
• Affordable living in renovated historic homes in the classic Louisiana architecture
• Celebrate the Holidays and bask in the glow of a fantastic Fireworks display every weekend from November through the New Year

Job Reference #: ORS 24392