No salary listed — similar Hospital Medicine roles pay ~$300k (median of 433 jobs)

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LCMC Health
Metairie, Louisiana

Physician - Hospitalist

Hospital MedicineIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

Full-time hospitalist position at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, LA. Provides medical care, consultations, and supervision. Variable shift schedule.

Join LCMC Health as a Hospitalist Physician – Variable Shifts in Metairie, Louisiana. Your job is more than a job. Full-time Hospitalist East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA The Physician provides medical care and treatment to patients.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join LCMC Health as a Hospitalist Physician – Variable Shifts.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician provides medical care, diagnosis, and treatment to patients while supervising clinical staff. They are also responsible for maintaining patient records, responding to emergencies, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed residency training and hold a Doctoral Degree in Medicine or Osteopathy. Required certifications include BLS-HCP, ACLS, PALS, and a valid Louisiana medical physician license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLSPALS

Key Skills

Patient careMedical diagnosisClinical supervisionEmergency responseInfection controlPatient record maintenancePhysical examinationImmunization administrationSafety complianceQuality improvement

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Louisiana, Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$300k across 17 listings, vs ~$277k nationally (1,157 listings).

Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Hospital Medicine roles.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Relocation assistance
40%
CME allowance
35%
Loan repayment
25%

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About LCMC Health

Hospitals and Health Care
New Orleans, LA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off