North Oaks Health System is seeking Board-Eligible or Board-Certified OPHTHALMOLOGISTS to join our hospital-employed practice in Hammond, LA.
Overview:
- North Oaks Medical Center is conveniently located in Hammond, LA - offering a small-town charm and close-knit community atmosphere, but also easy access to both New Orleans & Baton Rouge both cities are less than an hour away!
- Serving a large geographic market of approximately 500,000 residents, North Oaks has provided quality health care to its community for over 60 years.
- North Oaks Health System includes a 330-bed acute care hospital, 14 expansive operating suites, primary stroke center certification, a 27-bed rehabilitation hospital, a freestanding surgical center, two diagnostic centers, a hospice agency, and the largest multispecialty provider clinic in the region.
- Using the EPIC electronic healthcare record system-wide, North Oaks invests in technologies and programs that allow our providers to deliver the highest quality of care.
- Operating as a Hospital Service District, all excess revenues are reinvested to expand the services and technologies that North Oaks offers; additionally, as we are a not-for-profit, our employed physicians may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- North Oaks Eye Care Clinic, which consistently has earned the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award in the past 9 years, is a busy and well-established practice where you ll have the support of an experienced optometrist and team of certified opticians.
- Offering academic opportunities for its physicians, North Oaks received accreditation from ACGME in January 2024, and began its Internal Medicine Residency Program in July 2024.
Ranked by their readers, North Oaks was recently recognized as TOP WINNERS for the Best Acute Care Hospital and Best Preferred Provider Organization by the publication New Orleans CityBusiness!
Why physicians are choosing North Oaks:
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Moving reimbursement
- CME annual allowance
- Malpractice coverage
- Retirement plan options
- Health/dental/vision/life insurance options
Community: Located in the scenic Northshore region of Louisiana s Lake Pontchartrain, our family-friendly community is the perfect blend of urban sophistication and rural tranquility. A proud recipient of the 2022 Greatest Main Street in America Award, Hammond s historic downtown district is alive with a diverse culinary scene and a rich tapestry of arts and entertainment. Hammond pulses with the vibrant energy of a college town, thanks to Southeastern Louisiana University which provides educational and cultural richness, and lends to the appeal of students, families, and healthcare professionals. Residents enjoy modern shopping centers, beautiful parks, recreational opportunities and seasonal activities for all ages.