Ochsner Health·Lake Charles, Louisiana
The successful candidate will join an established Hematology & Oncology practice in Lake Charles, LA, assisting in expanding the office practice which benefits from a large referral base. This role involves providing care within a setting that has access to chemotherapy infusion and radiation oncology services.
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Department of Hematology & Oncology
Ochsner Health System Lake Charles is seeking a BC/BE HEMATOLOGIST ONCOLOGIST to join its established practice location in Lake Charles, LA. The successful candidate will assist in expanding an established office practice with a large referral base.
Flexible schedules to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
Integrated health care delivery model with multi-specialty collaboration, large internal referral network, and innovative resources dedicated to improving patient care and your ease of practice.
Physician-led organization that ensures our providers are given the tools and support needed to care for patients.
Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership, and community service.
EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the health system to enhance flexibility in patient management.
Our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is demonstrated by hiring a workforce that celebrates individual uniqueness among people and cultures. We focus our efforts in key areas that correlate back to our core values of Patient First, Compassion, Integrity, Excellence and Teamwork.
Ochsner Health LAKE CHARLES is a part of Ochsner Health, a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness.
Since 2018 Ochsner Health System and CHRISTUS Health agreed upon a joint venture for the people of Southwest Louisiana. The joint venture includes two hospitals (CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick and CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area), a charitable foundation, an ambulatory surgery center, imaging centers, and physician clinics. This joint venture allows for health care innovation and expansion of health care services in the Lake Charles area.
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
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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The position requires a Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) Hematologist Oncologist to join the established practice in Lake Charles, LA. The candidate should be prepared to support the expansion of the current office practice.
Market context
Physician openings in Louisiana are typically driven by ongoing demand in hospitals, clinics, and rural or underserved communities, where coverage needs can be persistent. These roles are competitive because employers often weigh specialty fit, licensure, and experience alongside patient-care expectations; this platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the key details faster. Before applying, confirm the preferred qualifications listed here align with your background and prepare any Louisiana-specific licensing or credentialing documents.