Physician - Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Compensation
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Job Description
Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.
For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.
Ochsner Health System is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Obstetrician/Gynecologist to join its existing practice of 6 physicians and 3 advanced practice providers in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Highlights of the Position
Clinic-based position with dedicated surgery days; CHRISTUS-Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, located adjacent to the practice, is an 88 bed hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services with high quality and cost effective emergency, medical and surgical care.
- Integrated practice model with strong, internal referral network
- Support available from specialists and sub-specialists throughout Ochsner Health
- EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the Ochsner Health
- Tort reform state
Compensation and Benefits
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
- Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
- Salary is commensurate with experience and training
- Relocation assistance
About Lake Charles
- Lake Charles is a family-oriented community located in the Southwest region of Louisiana.
- Lake Charles is located just 75 miles from Lafayette and 60 miles from Beaumont, Texas
I home of McNeese State University. Southwest Louisiana offers year-round outdoor activities and hosts over 75 annual festivals, from individual cities’ Mardi Gras to Louisiana Pirate Festival to Christmas celebrations.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!
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Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide obstetric and gynecological care in a clinic-based setting with dedicated surgery days. They will work within an integrated practice model, collaborating with a team of physicians and advanced practice providers.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The role requires the ability to work in an integrated clinical environment and utilize the EPIC medical record platform.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Obstetrics & Gynecology — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $364k (middle half $310k–$406k)218 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Louisiana index 88.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All physician listings in Louisiana | 262 active | 22,496 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Louisiana physician listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment262 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Obstetrics & Gynecology listings | 96 in the last 30 days | 96 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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