St. Tammany Health System·Covington, Louisiana
Diagnose, manage, and treat obstetrical and gynecologic patients within the emergency department and inpatient settings. Contribute to the development of standard of care guidelines for the Ob/Gyn service line.
At St.
Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal.
That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.
We believe the pristine beauty of St.
Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package.
The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain.
It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 JOB SUMMARY: Diagnose, manage and treat obstetrical and gynecologic patients in the emergency department and inpatient setting.
Provide input in the development of standard of care guidelines for Ob/Gyn service line.
Must be licensed by the Louisiana State board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine. Board Certified in Obstetrics/Gynecology Minimum of 3-years of Ob/Gyn practice post residency Practice-based learning and improvement Patient care and procedural skills Systems-based practice Appropriate medical knowledge Interpersonal and communication skills Professionalism PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise. Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching EMPLOYMENT Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Must be Board Certified in Obstetrics/Gynecology and licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. Requires a minimum of 3 years of post-residency practice experience.
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.