Physician Jobs in Louisiana
Physician jobs in Louisiana are in strong demand, concentrated in hospital systems, academic medical centers, and rural health clinics serving communities with limited access to care. New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport are the state's primary hiring hubs, home to major employers such as Ochsner Health, LCMC Health, and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. The most sought-after specialties include primary care, internal medicine, and emergency medicine, with growing need in psychiatry and family medicine. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician. Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South.
Key Points:
- Refill center managing over 70% of your refills
- Ambient listening available to everyone in Primary care to reduce documentation time
- LPN Care Coordinators dedicated to closing care gaps on your behalf
- Ochsner On-Call to reduce call burden
- Remote messaging Nurses to reduce in basket messages sent through the portal
- Outpatient Care Managers to assist with complex patient management and helping with social determinant of your patients Health
- Digital Medicine - supporting the management of patients with chronic conditions.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Salary is commensurate with experience and training
- Paid vacation, holidays and CME
- Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
- Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental health
- Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
- Relocation assistance
- Malpractice and tail insurance
Why Choose Ochsner Health:
- Flexible schedules to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
- Integrated health care delivery model with multi-specialty collaboration, large internal referral network and innovative resources dedicated to improving patient care and your ease of practice.
- Physician-led organization that ensures our providers are given the tools and support needed to care for patients.
- Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership and community service.
- EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the health system to enhance flexibility in patient management.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!
Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.
Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.
Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
INTRODUCTION
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician. Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South.
Key Points:
- Refill center managing over 70% of your refills
- Ambient listening available to everyone in Primary care to reduce documentation time
- LPN Care Coordinators dedicated to closing care gaps on your behalf
- Ochsner On-Call to reduce call burden
- Remote messaging Nurses to reduce in basket messages sent through the portal
- Outpatient Care Managers to assist with complex patient management and helping with social determinant of your patients Health
- Digital Medicine - supporting the management of patients with chronic conditions.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Salary is commensurate with experience and training
- Paid vacation, holidays and CME
- Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
- Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental health
- Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
- Relocation assistance
- Malpractice and tail insurance
Why Choose Ochsner Health:
- Flexible schedules to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
- Integrated health care delivery model with multi-specialty collaboration, large internal referral network and innovative resources dedicated to improving patient care and your ease of practice.
- Physician-led organization that ensures our providers are given the tools and support needed to care for patients.
- Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership and community service.
- EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the health system to enhance flexibility in patient management.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!
Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.
Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.
Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Physician Job Market in Louisiana
A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CHRISTUS Health12
- Ochsner Health10
- TeamHealth3
- LCMC Health2
- Purple Cow Recruiting2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physician jobs across Louisiana.
- Active Louisiana medical license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with completed residency training
- Board certification or active eligibility in a recognized medical specialty
- Current DEA registration for controlled substance prescribing where applicable
- Unrestricted hospital credentialing and privileges at the hiring facility
- BLS and ACLS certification maintained current at time of hire
Physician Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physician in Louisiana?
You must hold an MD or DO degree, complete an accredited residency program, and obtain a license from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, which requires passing the USMLE or COMLEX series. Board certification in your specialty strengthens your application. Louisiana also requires registration with the state's Prescription Monitoring Program if you will prescribe controlled substances.
Which companies hire physicians in Louisiana?
Employers hiring physicians in Louisiana right now include CHRISTUS Health, Ochsner Health, and TeamHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Louisiana's largest health systems, academic medical centers, and federally qualified health centers account for the bulk of ongoing openings across the state.
Which Louisiana cities have the most physician jobs?
Shreveport, Alexandria, and New Orleans account for the most physician openings in Louisiana. New Orleans drives volume through its large academic medical systems and specialty hospitals, Baton Rouge through its growing network of regional health campuses, and Shreveport through its anchor role as the major medical hub for northwest Louisiana and neighboring states.
Are there remote physician jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical physician work requires in-person patient care, so fully remote positions are limited. About 0% of physician openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in telemedicine, utilization review, or physician advisory roles rather than direct clinical practice.
How can I get hired as a physician in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic path for physicians early in their careers is applying through residency or fellowship programs affiliated with Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center or Tulane School of Medicine, both of which offer structured pathways into employed positions after training. New graduates should target employed physician roles at federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics, which often prioritize candidates willing to serve underserved areas. A Louisiana medical license and board eligibility are the credentials that open most doors at this stage.
Where can I find and apply to physician jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to physician jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings updated regularly. Search the listings by location or specialty, find roles that fit your background and training, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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