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Ochsner Health
Lake Charles, Louisiana

Physician - Obstetrician and Gynecologist

Obstetrics & GynecologyFull-Time

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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.

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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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical practiceInpatient servicesMedical record managementReferral network management

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).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $364k (middle half $310k–$406k)218 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All physician listings in Louisiana262 active22,496 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedLouisiana physician listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment262 active listings, Nov 2026
New Obstetrics & Gynecology listings96 in the last 30 days96 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Louisiana figures use all physicians: too few Louisiana Obstetrics & Gynecology postings state pay.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 1.5
Below most Obstetrics & Gynecology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 203 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ochsner Health

Hospitals and Health Care
New Orleans, Louisiana
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice insurance provided
Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
Relocation assistance

Living in Lake Charles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$211k
Typical market rent
$1,329/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.9
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lake Charles, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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