Opelousas General Health System·Opelousas, Louisiana
The Rheumatologist will provide outpatient care, including telemedicine support and infusion therapy. The position involves working collaboratively with a skilled healthcare team in a community health system.
Rheumatology physician opportunity in south louisiana- Educational stipend, sign on bonus & cajun flare!
Opelousas General Health System [https://www.opelousasgeneral.com/] is seeking a dedicated full-time Rheumatologist to join our skilled team! Residents/Fellows are encouraged to apply!
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Since 1957, Opelousas General Health System has been dedicated to the provision of quality health care through its strong commitment and high standards. Central to the success of OGHS's commitment for excellence is the presence of an outstanding and highly qualified staff of physicians, nurses, technologists, and other personnel who provide professional treatment in a caring environment. Serving as the region's referral medical center, OGHS is the area's most comprehensive community health care facility offering a wide range of medical specialties/subspecialties and state-of-the-art technology available today. We are Acadiana's first designated "Baby Friendly" facility since 2015.
Opelousas General Health System is a community non-profit health system governed by a local board of directors.
OGHS is comprised of two hospital campuses and 15 plus WellSmart Health primary care and specialty clinics throughout St.
Landry, Lafayette, and Acadia parishes.
Our primary service area covers 3-4 parishes with over 100,000 lives.
We currently employ more than 40 providers including General Surgery, Anesthesiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Family Medicine, Pulmonary Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Orthopedics, and Pain Management.
We have the latest in Robotic Technology including DaVinci, MAKO and Excelsius GPS.
With our location being in the heart of Cajun and Creole Heritage, we are only a 20-minute drive to Lafayette, one-hour drive to Baton Rouge, and two-hour drive to New Orleans.
OGHS is a 181-bed full service medical center as complete and as inclusive as any referral hospital in the state. The Main Campus, South Campus, and Sunset Campus facilities are in St. Landry Parish. OGHS is the second largest employer in Opelousas with over 1,000 employees.
South Louisiana is a location that's easy to call home.
Located right in the heart and soul of Cajun Country, we have a Joie de Vivre (Joy of Life) like no other.
From world famous Cajun cuisine to unmistakable Cajun and Zydeco music and the Arts, you are sure to experience Southern Hospitality at its finest.
Opelousas [https://www.louisianatravel.com/cities/opelousas] is a great place to use your feet, whether strolling over the 19th-century brick sidewalks lining its historic district or participating in the city's deep Zydeco music tradition by dancing at a local club or festival.
Opelousas is Louisiana's third-oldest city and is part of the state's Main Street Program with its downtown cluster of antique shops, boutiques and restaurants serving Cajun cuisine.
Visitors can see antebellum, Victorian, and early 20th-century buildings on a walk-through town, including the "Hidden Capital of Louisiana," which served as the governor's mansion during the Civil War.
A trip to the historic Le Vieux Village, with its 19th-century cottages, Orphan Train exhibit and Jim Bowie display about the famous one-time Opelousas resident, adds historical context to the Cajun and Creole folkways still in such vibrant evidence around the city today, while the Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino is among the city's newest attractions.
After completing the online application, please email CV to Provider Services at tabathasontag@opelousasgeneral.com [tabathasontag@opelousasgeneral.com] or haleighmills@opelousasgeneral.com [haleighmills@opelousasgeneral.com].
Residents and fellows are encouraged to apply, indicating a preference for candidates who may be newly qualified. Specific experience requirements are not mentioned, suggesting openness to recent graduates.
Market context
Rheumatology roles in Louisiana often draw interest because specialty access can be limited, and employers may value candidates who can help expand outpatient and consult coverage. This opening appears competitive for applicants with strong clinical training, and the summary suggests residents and fellows are welcome, which can make it accessible to recent graduates. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm clinic mix, call expectations, and relocation details before applying.