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Primary Care Physician

Lapalco Clinic | Harvey, Louisiana
 

LCMC Health

LCMC Health is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our established Lapalco Clinic located in Harvey, Louisiana. This position offers the opportunity to practice comprehensive, patient-centered primary care in a community-based outpatient setting with the support of a large, integrated, nonprofit health system.

About LCMC Health

LCMC Health is a Louisiana-based, nonprofit health system committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we serve. Our network includes multiple hospitals, outpatient clinics, and physician practices throughout the Greater New Orleans area.

Position Summary

The Primary Care Physician provides medical care and treatment to patients across the lifespan. This role includes performing routine examinations, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, delivering preventive care services, and promoting patients’ overall health and well-being. The physician also provides consultation, medical oversight, and collaboration with clinical staff.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based medical care in an outpatient primary care setting
• Perform routine examinations and evaluations
• Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries
• Administer immunizations according to medical and school guidelines
• Respond to patient calls, portal messages, and clinical needs in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate, complete patient and business records, including daily patient encounter documentation
• Observe patients for signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect and report immediately in accordance with organizational policy
• Recognize medical emergencies and respond appropriately following established policies and procedures

Patient Access

• Participate in a physician call schedule that is equitably distributed among providers
• Maintain patient appointment availability based on the established clinic template to support timely access to care

Safety and Infection Control

• Support compliance with safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement, and regulatory standards
• Implement standard and transmission-based precautions during patient care
• Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment
• Report safety concerns or hazards to the clinic manager or designee in accordance with policy

Medical Director Duties (if applicable)

• Ensure provider compliance with patient access, patient care standards, and organizational expectations
• Communicate provider concerns, initiatives, and solutions to clinic and health system leadership
• Complete provider performance assessments and reviews
• Develop and maintain provider work and call schedules

Qualifications

Education

• Doctoral Degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO)

Experience

• Completion of an accredited residency training program

Licensure & Certifications

• Current or eligible Physician Licensure through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• American Heart Association certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS – HCP)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Why Join LCMC Health

• Outpatient-focused primary care practice
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Collegial, team-based environment with strong operational support
• Opportunities for leadership and professional growth
• Practice in the Westbank community with convenient access to New Orleans

Join Our Team

At LCMC Health, our physicians are valued partners in care delivery and community health. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality primary care and building long-term patient relationships, we encourage you to apply.

WORK SHIFT:

LCMC Health is a community. 

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited.  For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

Your 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

You are welcome here. 

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.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference. 

1.    To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 

2.    To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.  

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