Internist Jobs in Louisiana

An Internist is a specialist in internal medicine, a discipline focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Internists can act as a primary care physician, but they are not general practitioners; their expertise lies in dealing with complex illnesses and chronic conditions. They also often consult with other physicians to help solve puzzling diagnostic problems. Internists often have patients who are seriously ill or have complex illnesses, hence they play a crucial role in the medical field.

Regarding important skills and certifications, Internists need to have completed medical school and a residency program in internal medicine, which usually lasts around three years. They should be adept at problem-solving, have a strong knowledge base of disease pathology, be skilled at medical procedures, and have strong interpersonal skills. They need to be certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Prior to becoming an Internist, a person might have roles such as a Medical Officer, General Practitioner, or Medical Intern during their residency training.

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Internal Medicine Physician

  • LA
  • 3 hours ago
  • LA
  • 3 hours ago

Your Next Locums Opportunity Setting: Outpatient Schedule: Monday Friday (7a-4p) Volume: 15 - 20 patients per day Patient Ages: Adults only Start: May - Ongoing Why CI Locums We offer highly...

Internist Job at CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Shreveport, LA

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 21 hours ago

Primary Care Physician (Geriatrician, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine) Location: CenterWell Shreveport, 7551 Youree Drive, Suite 11, Shreveport, LA 71105 Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM...

Internist Job at Oak Street Health in Louisiana

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 14 days ago

Graduate Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Board Certification (Or board eligible) Active, non-probationary, unrestricted State License Active DEA license US work authorization Someone who embodies...

Internist Job at Veterans Health Administration in Alexandria, LA

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 14 days ago

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Preferred Experience: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine/Internal Medicine. Must be a U.S. Citizen....

Physician - Internal Medicine - Full Time Academic

  • Monroe, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Must be BE/BC in Internal Medicine and be eligible for active Louisiana Medical Licensure. Graduating Internal Medicine residents are welcome to apply....

Physician - Internal Medicine/Pediatrics - Full Time Academic

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 45+ days ago

We are looking for a physician to join our expanding primary care team and provide patients with high-quality treatment and diagnostic services....

Physician - Internal Medicine - Full Time Academic or Community

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 45+ days ago

** **INTERNAL MEDICINE POSITION** : **Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- Shreveport** seek applicants for an **Internal Medicine** position....

Family Or Internal Medicine Physician

  • Chalmette, LA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chalmette, LA
  • 90+ days ago

The successful Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physician candidate will have or obtain an unrestricted license in the State of Louisiana and have full prescriptive authority....

Physician - Internal Medicine

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 90+ days ago

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine Physician in Lafayette, Louisiana at Ochsner Lafayette General....

Demographic Data for Louisiana

Moving to Louisiana? Find some basic demographic data about Louisiana below.


Local
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106,764

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Salary for Internist Jobs in Louisiana

This is the average annual salary for Internist jobs in Louisiana as reported by the BLS.

$215,330


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Internist positions.



Highest Education Level

Internists in Louisiana offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
60.1%
Master's Degree
20.2%
Bachelor's Degree
14.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Associate's Degree
1.4%
High School or GED
1.0%
Some College
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Internists in Louisiana
4-6 years
33.2%
2-4 years
21.2%
1-2 years
13.6%
None
11.0%
8-10 years
9.4%
Less than 1 year
9.4%
6-8 years
2.3%