Internal Medicine / Pediatrics Physician

About the Role

Willis Knighton Health is seeking a qualified Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Physician (Med-Peds) to provide comprehensive primary care services to patients across the lifespan, from infants and children to adults and geriatric populations at a Rural Health Clinic located in Coushatta, Louisiana. The physician will diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, provide preventive care, coordinate specialty referrals, and promote high-quality patient outcomes in a rural healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient primary care services to pediatric and adult patients.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Perform routine physical examinations and preventive health screenings.
• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate patient care with specialists and ancillary healthcare providers.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease prevention, treatment options, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree, its equivalent, or its foreign equivalent.
• Completion of an Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Combined Residency Program.
• Eligibility to obtain a Louisiana medical license.

Location

Coushatta, Louisiana. Located in northwest Louisiana, Coushatta offers a welcoming rural community, a lower cost of living, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of patients in an underserved area.