Pain Medicine Job at Terrebonne General Health System in Houma, LA

Terrebonne General Health System, Houma, LA, in partnership with Gulf Coast Orthopedics, is seeking a Pain Medicine physician to join our nationally recognized facility that focuses on quality and provides exceptional healthcare with compassion.  This opportunity is extended to board-certified physicians.  Individuals that are in the process of receiving certification are welcomed candidates as well. 

  All candidates should have a consistent employment or training record and documentation of excellent outcomes.  Candidates must have exceptional clinical skills, excellent beside manner and a strong work ethic.

This position offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, as well as opportunity for professional growth and excellent quality of life offerings with deep cultural heritage provided in this unique area of Southeast Louisiana.  The facilities are led by an administrative team that believes in strong physician relationships and support.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Terrebonne General Health System is a nationally recognized organization that focuses on quality and providing exceptional healthcare with compassion.  The hospital is a public, non-profit facility consisting of 321 licensed beds with a full range of services and thriving cardiology, cancer, orthopedics, women’s services and rehabilitation programs. The medical center takes pride in being the largest community-based hospital and acknowledged leader in the parishes it serves. The facility serves as a major economic force for the community with a staff of over 1,400 employees and over 160 physicians on active medical staff and over 300 total medical staff members.

  Gulf Coast Orthopedics has been and remains dedicated to providing high quality care in a convenient and comfortable setting. This state-of-the-art facility features technologically advanced medical equipment and the medical staff offers superior clinical expertise. Patients and their families are treated with the highest quality of care as the center maintains an enduring commitment to excellence. All physicians are board-certified with significant training and experience in their perspective specialties.

  WHY LIVE HERE?

Houma-Terrebonne Parish was recently recognized as one of the top “Happiest Place to Live” nationwide, second most-exciting city in Louisiana, eighth fastest-growing small city in the United States and 18^th best-performing small city!  The unique culture and strong family bonds as well as a joy for life attitude make this area second to none.  Additionally our community provides all of the essential components to make your practice & personal life thrive:

·                In this unique area you will find uncommon attractions and delicious dining that is all wrapped up around our Cajun culture and hospitality that is second to none. 

·                The parish and region has experienced remarkable growth over the past 10 years and has the lowest unemployment rate in the state.

·                Close proximity to major metropolitan areas - 45 minutes from the New Orleans International Airport, 1 hour drive to New Orleans and 1 hour 45 minute drive to Baton Rouge and Lafayette 

·                Bordered by the bountiful Gulf of Mexico, Terrebonne Parish is the Saltwater Fishing Capital of the World, with a combination of deep sea, brackish or inland fishing with liberal limits. 

·                A plethora of other outdoor recreational activities awaits you including golf and a 114-acre Bayou Country Sportsplex filled with indoor and outdoor sporting events, trails, a dog park and a lake for canoeing at a sandy beach.

·                Excellent quality of life with strong family bonds

·                Very low crime rate, strong school system

·                This area draws a highly skilled workforce from four parishes

·                Centrally located and the hub for medical services

  Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.