St. Tammany Parish Hospital logo
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Covington, Louisiana

Fellowship Trained Breast Surgeon

SurgeryFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Listing transparency0 of 6 stated

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting and call expectations.

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Description and Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Job Summary

Diagnoses and treats patients with breast disease including surgical and medical management. Coordinates care with referring physicians and collaborates with other providers.

Minimum Qualifications

MD and completion of General Surgery Residency. Fellowship training or specialized practice focus in breast disease. Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine. Must be a member of the St. Tammany Health System Medical Staff. Board Certification in General Surgery. Ability to collaborate with and supervise advanced practice providers.

Physical Demands

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required

  • Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
  • Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching

Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat patients with breast disease through surgical and medical management. Coordinate patient care with referring physicians and collaborate with other healthcare providers.

Requirements

Must hold an MD degree, have completed a General Surgery residency, and possess fellowship training or a specialized focus in breast disease. Candidates must be board certified in General Surgery and licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Breast surgeryPatient diagnosisSurgical managementCare coordinationCollaborationSupervision of advanced practice providers

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 49 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 76% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Surgeon Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs · 7 employers

24
$350k
7
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
16%
Relocation assistance
10%
Sign-on bonus
6%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Organ Recovery Surgeon - Southeast

Med America · Connecticut

$275k-$900k
#2

Cosmetic Surgeon

Vanguard Skin Specialists · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$500k-$700k
#3

Thoracic Surgeon - Physician - Virtua Heath (Southern New Jersey)

$575k-$650k
#4

Fellowship Trained Breast Surgeon

$398k-$588k
+ 29 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Covington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$280k
Typical market rent
$1,504/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.