Physician - Primary Care - Lapalco Clinic

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

LCMC Health is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our established Lapalco Clinic located in Harvey, Louisiana. This position offers the opportunity to practice comprehensive, patient-centered primary care in a community-based outpatient setting with the support of a large, integrated, nonprofit health system. The Primary Care Physician provides medical care and treatment to patients across the lifespan. This role includes performing routine examinations, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, delivering preventive care services, and promoting patients’ overall health and well-being. The physician also provides consultation, medical oversight, and collaboration with clinical staff.

Requirements

Doctoral Degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO)
Completion of an accredited residency training program
Current or eligible Physician Licensure through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
American Heart Association certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS – HCP)
American Heart Association certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
American Heart Association certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, evidence-based medical care in an outpatient primary care setting
Perform routine examinations and evaluations
Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries
Administer immunizations according to medical and school guidelines
Respond to patient calls, portal messages, and clinical needs in a timely manner
Maintain accurate, complete patient and business records, including daily patient encounter documentation
Observe patients for signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect and report immediately in accordance with organizational policy
Recognize medical emergencies and respond appropriately following established policies and procedures
Participate in a physician call schedule that is equitably distributed among providers
Maintain patient appointment availability based on the established clinic template to support timely access to care
Support compliance with safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement, and regulatory standards
Implement standard and transmission-based precautions during patient care
Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment
Report safety concerns or hazards to the clinic manager or designee in accordance with policy
Ensure provider compliance with patient access, patient care standards, and organizational expectations
Communicate provider concerns, initiatives, and solutions to clinic and health system leadership
Complete provider performance assessments and reviews
Develop and maintain provider work and call schedules