Pediatrics - Emergency Medicine Job at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady in Baton Rouge, LA

Opened October 2019 with 350,000 sq. feet of state-of-the-art equipment, Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital s new free-standing facility is actively recruiting PEM physicians. More than just a hospital, Our Lady of the Lake Children s Health is a collaborative, coordinated and child-focused statewide health network serving Louisiana's youth. This network connects pediatricians, pediatric specialists, and other health providers across our state with clinics in the Baton Rouge region, Hammond, Lafayette, Gonzales, Walker and Monroe. From well checks to complex medical care, Our Lady of the Lake Children s Health serves Louisiana s children both near and far.

We host a pediatric residency program and educate LSU emergency medicine residents as well as visiting residents from surrounding areas, medical students, and nursing students. We enjoy fantastic relations with capable and energetic APRNs and PAs that supplement our team.

Additional features of this opportunity include: 

• Level 2 Trauma Center
• 9 Hour Shifts
• Double Coverage (except for early am)
• Sign-on Bonus, Relocation Assistance & Annual CME allowance
• Competitive Salary, excellent benefits
• 7 Pediatric Hospitalists 
• 5  Pediatric Intensivists delivering 24-hour on-site care
• Pediatric Residency Program
• Tort Reform State

Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and its second-largest city. Baton Rouge is home to Louisiana State University, Southern University and is a major industrial, petrochemical, medical, research, motion picture, and growing technology center of the American South.   Just an hour away from New Orleans, Baton Rouge is the perfect city to explore the eclectic culture of Louisiana; and the mild climate, lakes, and coastal access provides for plenty of outdoor activities as well. With a vibrant music and arts scene, a myriad of exciting shopping and dining options, and rich sense of history, Baton Rouge was named the 4th Happiest City in America and is a great place to work and live.