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. Job in New Orleans Gr8Jobs

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 days ago

Physician 4-8 person team, no call, outpatient primary care Mon-Fri 8-5p - 4 day work week possible 15-20 patients per day Profile Background: Internal Medicine Physician MD/DO BC/ BE in Internal Medicine...

New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the 'Big Easy,' it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene, and flavorful...

Physician - Internal Medicine/Pediatrics - Full Time Academic

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 2 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 2 days ago

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

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm schedule 16 - 20 patients per day Outpatient geriatric primary care setting Chronic disease management and preventative medicine focus 3+ month assignment with ongoing potential...

Locums Job Opportunity in LA for Internal Medicine Physician

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 days ago

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm schedule 16 - 20 patients per day Outpatient geriatric primary care setting Chronic disease management and preventative medicine focus 3+ month assignment with ongoing potential...

An Internal Medicine Physician Is Needed for Locums Coverage in Louisiana

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 days ago

Monday - Friday schedule, 8am - 5pm 16 - 20 patients per day Outpatient geriatric primary care setting 3+ month ongoing coverage potential Focus on preventative medicine and chronic disease management...

Internal Medicine Physician Is Needed for Locum Tenens Help in LA

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 days ago

Monday - Friday schedule, 8am - 5pm 16 - 20 patients per day Geriatric primary care clinic setting Standard adult medicine and preventative care services No call required Ongoing coverage potential...

Coastal Internal Medicine Opportunity $300,000+ Annual Income Traditional Primary Care Organization Competitive Salary : Up to $325,000 guaranteed per year Experience Excellence: Affiliated with a Top...

A Louisiana town with easy access to Baton Rouge and Houston needs an Internal Medicine physician to join their ranks. This opportunity includes great compensation and light call. Call today!...

WK Bossier Health Center FT/PT Hours: 4.5 day work week Employed New Graduates Average Patients seen: 18-25 Call Schedule: Phone Only Call Loan Repayment Sign-On Bonus: $25000 Compensation: -...

Internist Job at ChenMed in New Orleans, LA

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 11 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 11 days ago

What Were Looking For: Qualifications: MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or similar. Board certification preferred; active state licensure required....

Internal Medicine Physician

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Medicine specialty Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Geriatric Medicine This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana/Senior Bridge's Tuberculosis (TB) screening...

medicine residency program Comfortable with procedures (lines, intubations, and codes) Reasonable night admissions with support Open to internal medicine physicians and 2025 residents; offers J-1 and...

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.


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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
60.0%
Master's Degree
20.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.2%
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%