Doctor of Medicine | Pediatrics - General/Other
Location: Deridder, LA
Employer: Curative
Pay: $335,000 to $445,000 per year
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Curative to find a qualified Pediatrics MD in Deridder, Louisiana, 70634!
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.
About Curative
Finding the right job shouldn’t be a hassle. We’re with you every step of the way.
We are clinician-first. Empowered by Doximity, we know your time is valuable and keep things simple. We reach out only when necessary by keeping our interactions short and succinct. That way you can focus on what matters most, helping your patients.
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