Physician- Emergency Medicine

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

In cooperation with other members of the department clinical staff, an Ochsner Staff Physician will provide and coordinate patient care by abiding by Ochsner’s core values of Patients First, Integrity, Compassion, Inclusivity, Teamwork and Excellence and The Responsibilities of the Professional Staff.

Ochsner Health and SCP Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician at our University Hospital & Clinics | Ochsner Lafayette General | Acadia General Hospital – Crowley, LA

We are proud to announce exciting Emergency Medicine opportunities across the Lafayette region as part of the SCP Health and Ochsner Health partnership. Together, we are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while creating rewarding careers for our physicians and advanced practice providers.

• Full-time and Part-time Emergency Medicine Physicians
• Flexible scheduling options available across University Hospital & Clinics (UHC), Ochsner Lafayette General (Main Campus), and Acadia General Hospital (Crowley)

• Earn While You Learn:
  Residents and new graduates can begin earning and gaining experience prior to completing training.
• Sign-On Opportunities:
  Competitive sign-on and retention bonuses available for full-time commitments.
• Career Growth:
  Advance within one of the nation’s leading health systems with access to multiple Ochsner facilities across Louisiana.
• Exceptional Support:
  Backed by SCP Health’s clinical, operational, and recruiting teams to ensure success from day one.
• Work/Life Balance:
  Enjoy the charm of Lafayette and Acadiana — vibrant culture, low cost of living, and proximity to Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South.

SCP Health partners with hospitals nationwide to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care through our network of thousands of clinicians. With Ochsner Health, we’re expanding access to care in the communities that need it most — providing sustainable careers and professional development opportunities for our physicians.

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