Fellowship Trained Breast Surgeon
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- Full-Time
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- Weekends
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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
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).
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