Outpatient Pediatrician Near Lake Charles, Louisiana

Pediatrics Opportunity Near Lake Charles, LA

Join an established non-profit pediatrics practice in Southwest Louisiana. Modern clinic located right across the street from a 49-bed community hospital and Level II Nursery.

Quick Highlights

• Work Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (includes occasional rotations at a new satellite clinic).
• Patient Volume: Starts at ~15 patients/day (ramp-up to 20–25).
• Outpatient Focus: Care for ages 0–17 alongside 1 MD and 1 CPNP-PC. No mandatory inpatient duties.
• Light Call: 10 days/month (only 1 weekend/month). Newborn rounds integrated into clinic hours; high-risk deliveries are transferred.

Top-Tier Financial Package

• Base Salary: $335,000
• Earning Potential: Up to $445,000 (90th percentile) via wRVU production + ACO Shared Savings opportunities.
• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20,000
• Relocation: Up to $15,000

Benefits & Time Off

• PTO: 28 Days (20 vacation + 8 holidays) — front-loaded day one.
• CME: 5 days + $3,000 stipend annually.
• Retirement: 403(b), 401(k), and 457 Top-Hat Plan.
• Full Coverage: Health, dental, vision, life, short/long-term disability. 100% reimbursed license, DEA, and dues.

The Location

DeRidder, LA offers family-friendly small-town living, a low cost of living, and top-tier outdoor recreation (fishing/boating at Toledo Bend Reservoir) near Lake Charles and the Gulf Coast.

Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals.