New Higher Rate for Critical Care Intensivist in Louisiana

Advance your career as a critical care intensivist physician in our ICU at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana. This 328-bed features a 25-bed ICU hospital that serves as the primary critical care access hospital for a large catchment area in central Louisiana. We offer flexible blocked scheduling and excellent compensation and benefits. Work with a team of highly trained physicians and advanced practice clinicians. This program averages 24 patients during the day shift split between two intensivists and an advanced practice clinician. We ask that candidates have board certification within 5 years of residency is required. Internal medicine boards with critical care fellowship is highly preferred, however applicant experience and training is considered on a case by case basis. Visa sponsorship is available. We offer loan repayment, a generous sign-on bonus and relocation. TeamHealth offers access to CME and professional development through the TeamHealth Institute, a great work-life balance that gives you quality time with family and friends, and the potential to advance your career by growing into local, regional and national leadership positions. At TeamHealth, our purpose is to perfect our clinicians' ability to practice medicine, every day, in everything we do. Our philosophy is as simple as our goal is singular: we believe better experiences for clinicians lead to better outcomes for patients, partners, and physicians alike.

City Description
Alexandria lies on the south bank of the Red River in almost the exact geographic center of the state. Summers are hot and humid and winters are mild with occasional cold snaps. With plenty of lakes, parks, and golf courses, you'll have chances to enjoy the outdoors. Historical churches, plantations, and towns appeal to history buffs while quaint shops and main streets keeps the cultural side of you happy!

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History and culture

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Award-winning care

Facility Description
Rapides Regional Medical Center (RRMC) has been part of central Louisiana for more than 100 years. The medical center is a 328-bed, innovative medical facility and Level II Trauma Center with more than 200 physicians from 30 medical specialties. This facility boasts the area's only pediatric intensive care unit, the largest neonatal intensive care unit, cutting-edge cancer treatment and orthopedic services, and the area's most comprehensive cardiac program. The hospital also has multiple accreditations and certifications and is well-awarded for clinical excellence. In spring of 2018, RRMC was awarded an "A" Hospital Safety Grade by the Leapfrog group.

Job Benefits

• Compensation of hourly rate plus quality and RVU bonus potential - Comprehensive benefits package including health and 401(k) - Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through TeamHealth Institute - Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage - Stability of a respected industry lead - Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program