Physician - Primary Care - Lapalco Clinic

Job description

Primary Care Physician – Lapalco Clinic, Harvey, Louisiana

LCMC Health is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our established Lapalco Clinic located in Harvey, Louisiana. This position offers the opportunity to practice comprehensive, patient‑centered primary care in a community‑based outpatient setting with the support of a large, integrated, nonprofit health system.

Position Summary

The Primary Care Physician provides medical care and treatment to patients across the lifespan. This role includes performing routine examinations, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, delivering preventive care services, and promoting patients’ overall health and well‑being. The physician also provides consultation, medical oversight, and collaboration with clinical staff.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high‑quality, evidence‑based medical care in an outpatient primary care setting

Perform routine examinations and evaluations

Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries

Administer immunizations according to medical and school guidelines

Respond to patient calls, portal messages, and clinical needs in a timely manner

Maintain accurate, complete patient and business records, including daily patient encounter documentation

Observe patients for signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect and report immediately in accordance with organizational policy

Recognize medical emergencies and respond appropriately following established policies and procedures

Participate in a physician call schedule that is equitably distributed among providers

Maintain patient appointment availability based on the established clinic template to support timely access to care

Support compliance with safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement, and regulatory standards

Implement standard and transmission‑based precautions during patient care

Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment

Report safety concerns or hazards to the clinic manager or designee in accordance with policy

Ensure provider compliance with patient access, patient care standards, and organizational expectations

Communicate provider concerns, initiatives, and solutions to clinic and health system leadership

Complete provider performance assessments and reviews

Develop and maintain provider work and call schedules

Qualifications

Education : Doctoral Degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO)

Experience : Completion of an accredited residency training program

Licensure & Certifications : Current or eligible Physician Licensure through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

American Heart Association certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS – HCP)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Benefits & Why Join

Outpatient‑focused primary care practice

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Collegial, team‑based environment with strong operational support

Opportunities for leadership and professional growth

Practice in the Westbank community with convenient access to New Orleans

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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Worksite address

marrero, LA, 70073, US

Who can apply

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