Opelousas General Health System·Opelousas, Louisiana
Diagnose and treat patients for Neurology needs in various settings, ensuring quality and safety of care. Organize care for critically ill patients and participate in ICU resource review.
Opelousas General Health System [https://www.opelousasgeneral.com/] is seeking a dedicated full-time Neurologist to join our skilled team!
• Diagnose and treat patients for Neurology needs in outpatient, inpatient and intensive care unit settings, ensuring the quality, safety and appropriateness of care. Participation in continuing education programs in the field of Neurology. Organize the care of critically ill patients in the community. Participate in the review of the appropriateness of the use of ICU resources in the hospital. Frequent travel to worksites in St. Landry Parish.
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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].
The position requires participation in continuing education programs in Neurology. Frequent travel to worksites in St. Landry Parish is also expected.
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.
