Physician

Job description

Ark La Tex Neonatology is seeking a BE/BC Neonatologist to join our established team at Willis Knighton South & The Center for Women's Health, part of Willis Knighton Health, the leading hospital-owned health system in Northwest Louisiana. For more than 102 years, Willis Knighton has delivered exceptional healthcare services and remains the market leader across a service area spanning more than 200 miles throughout Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas.
Practice in a collaborative environment within a 53-bed Level III NICU , providing advanced neonatal care to premature and critically ill newborns while benefiting from the resources, stability, and regional reputation of one of the South's most respected health systems.
Opportunity Highlights
• Join an established team of Neonatologists and Advanced Practice Providers
• 53-bed Level III NICU with advanced neonatal services
• Coverage of high-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitations
• Collaborative support from Maternal Fetal Medicine, Pediatric Hospitalists, Pediatric Subspecialists, Obstetricians, and experienced NICU nursing staff
• State-of-the-art facilities and neonatal technology
• Strong referral network of more than 700 providers
• Regional draw spanning more than 200 miles across Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas
• Leadership, teaching, and program development opportunities
• Physician-friendly culture with strong administrative support

Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex newborns
• Attend high-risk deliveries and perform neonatal resuscitation
• Manage patients within the Level III NICU utilizing evidence-based neonatal practices
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Communicate effectively with families regarding treatment plans and clinical progress
• Participate in quality improvement and program development initiatives
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation

Qualifications
• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal Perinatal Medicine
• Eligible for Louisiana medical licensure
• Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to quality patient care and teamwork

Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary with productivity incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employer-funded pension plan
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• CME allowance
• Generous paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice coverage
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities

Why Willis Knighton Health?
• Leading hospital-owned health system in the region
• More than 102 years of healthcare excellence
• Market leader serving Northwest Louisiana and surrounding communities
• Service area covering more than 200 miles
• Over 150 clinics and locations
• Strong referral network of more than 700 providers
• Financially stable physician employer committed to continued growth and innovation
• Collaborative medical staff and supportive administration

Community Information:
Shreveport and Bossier City, combined with the surrounding area, make up Louisiana’s third-largest metropolitan area with a population nearing 450,000. Shreveport-Bossier is the commercial, medical, and cultural hub where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet. This is also an area with rich cultural and recreational opportunities, with music, arts, theater, sports and outdoor recreation, thoroughbred racing, and festivals. The Shreveport-Bossier area is one of the fastest-growing tourist markets in Louisiana with its mild climate, affordable housing, transportation, parks, schools and universities, churches, and numerous cultural attractions. Shreveport-Bossier is a desirable home for new businesses and new residents!
To learn more about this opportunity or others, please contact the WKH Physician Recruiter, Margaret Elberson, 318-455-1098 or [email protected]