Great private practice opportunity with support from 11 OB/GYNs!
Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana is actively searching for a Maternal Fetal Medicine physician for a full time private practice opportunity. Rapides Women’s and Children’s hospital is the market leader in Central Louisiana with approximately 2400 births per year. There are currently 11 OB/GYN’s on staff and Maternal Fetal Medicine is offered only on a part-time basis. Our opportunity includes:• Competitive Income Guarantee with Practice Expenses including malpractice• Comprehensive Benefits• State of the Art, Level III, 34 bed NICUHOSPITAL: With a continued emphasis on progressive care, Rapides Regional has grown to meet the continually changing needs of our patients and the rapidly advancing technology of modern healthcare. Licensed for 314 beds, Rapides Regional is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. The medical staff includes more than 250 physicians in more than 30 medical specialties. Rapides Regional offers a wide array of services, including general medicine, general surgery, cardiovascular surgery, bypass surgery, cardiac rehabilitation, neurology, neurosurgery, intensive care and telemetry, oncology services, senior behavioral health services, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, neonatal, pediatric intensive care, orthopaedic services, physical therapy, skilled nursing services, respiratory therapy, lithotripsy and various outpatient services. To meet the increasing demands for healthcare, Rapides Regional recently opened a new $50 million dollar expansion. The four-story tower includes a new emergency department with 25 beds, a 26-bed Intensive Care Unit and two additional floors providing 72 patient beds. The expansion consists of 125,000 square feet of new construction and approximately 4,500 square feet of renovation to the existing lobby area of the hospital. It provides greater technology with state-of-the-art equipment, a larger emergency room to accommodate more patients, patient- and family-friendly emergency room waiting area, and new patient rooms with the most up to date technology.COMMUNITY: Alexandria is an attractive, family-oriented community that is often referred to as not too big and not too small. The city was ranked 7th in affordability by a national publication in 2005 and the economic forecast is bright. This area is one of Louisiana´s fastest growing regions. It boasts excellent public and private schools, three area universities and very reasonably priced homes. Central Louisiana is perhaps best known as Sportsman’s Paradise. Canoeing, boating, water sports, hunting, fishing and camping facilities abound. The area´s national forests also offer a variety of trails for hiking and biking enthusiasts. If you prefer golfing, you´ll find five beautiful courses here, including one listed on the Audubon Trail. Alexandria also offers easy access to some of the state´s larger metropolitan areas including Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Shreveport. Alexandria International Airport offers daily connecting flights to many cities, making travel to your favorite destinations that much easier.Cultural and family activities abound here in the heart of Louisiana. Whether you enjoy theater, dance, museums, music, history, ballgames or the zoo – we’ve got it all. Central Louisiana has something for everyone – from rodeos to ballet – from gumbo to sushi – whatever your taste may be. You can spend the morning shopping our unique shops, have a lunch of great southern BBQ or French cuisine, spend the afternoon enjoying the zoo or area plantations, stop in at a locally-owned coffee shop, browse for antiques and enjoy a fine dinner filled with flavors from our diverse blend of cultures. Central Louisiana has plenty to offer, but our true treasures are our people - proud of our heritage, in love with the beauty of our land, loyal to home and family, friendly and full of southern hospitality - ready and willing to help you enjoy your stay. If you are searching for a place that has beautiful, safe neighborhoods, nationally ranked schools, wonderful recreational activities, friendly welcoming people and of course, a great career opportunity, look no further.If you would like more information about this exciting practice opportunity, or the community of Alexandria, LA, please feel free to visit our websites at www.rapidesregional.com and www.cityofalexandriala.com - or give me a call at your convenience at one of the phone numbers listed below. It would also be helpful if you could forward to me a copy of your CV.Thanks for your time and I hope to hear from you soon,Eileen