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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Baton Rouge, LA Full Time Hours: Flexible weekday schedule Employed New Graduates Average Patients seen: 22 patients Monday - Thursday, 11 patients on Friday, 6 patients on Saturday to allow for...

Enterprise Medical is seeking Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine Physicians for Urgent Care Clinics located throughout BATON ROUGE....

A non-profit community hospital in Covington, Louisiana is adding a full-time outpatient Internal Medicine physician to their team....

Enterprise Medical Recruiting is assisting a physician group in Houma, Louisiana, about 50 miles south of New Orleans, to recruit a new Traditional Inpatient and Outpatient primary care / Hospitalist...

Enterprise Medical is seeking Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine Physicians for Urgent Care Clinics located throughout the GREATER NEW ORLEANS REGION and the surrounding communities...

Internal Medicine Physician. Job in Pineville Gr8Jobs

  • Pineville, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Pineville, LA
  • 3 days ago

The Alexandria VA Medical Center is seeking afull-time, BC/BE, Primary Care Physician to serve as a member of its Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Team in Lafayette, LA....

Opportunity for an Internal Medicine physician near Baton Rouge, Louisiana due to continued growth to meet community needs....

Nocturnist

  • Zachary, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Zachary, LA
  • 6 days ago

medicine (IM) or family medicine (FM) Louisiana medical license (or ability to obtain) Must be comfortable managing an open ICU US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (H1b visa candidates are welcome...

Internist Job at CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Lafayette, LA

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 6 days ago

Board-certified or board-eligible in Geriatric Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine. Valid, unrestricted medical license in the state of desired employment (or willingness to obtain)....

Nocturnist Near Baton Rouge, LA

  • Zachary, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Zachary, LA
  • 7 days ago

medicine (IM) or family medicine (FM) Louisiana medical license (or ability to obtain) Must be comfortable managing an open ICU US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (H1b visa candidates are welcome...

Internal Medicine Physician. Job in New Orleans Gr8Jobs

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 7 days ago

Ochsner - New Orleans Full Time Hours: Flexible Schedules Available Varies by Location Employed New Graduates Average Patients seen: 18 Call Schedule: No Call Sign-On Bonus Compensation: - Base...

Internal Medicine Physician

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 22 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 22 days ago

Overview Our client is seeking a skilled Internal Medicine Physician to join their team in Alexandria, LA....

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: -...

Internal Medicine Physician

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 28 days ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 28 days ago

Primary Care Opportunity Douglas Fournet VA Medical Center, Lake Charles, LA The Douglas Fournet VA Clinic, aligned with the Alexandria VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time, BC/BE, Internal Medicine...

Internal Medicine Physician

  • Houma, LA
  • 28 days ago
  • Houma, LA
  • 28 days ago

Louisiana Medical Associates (SLMA) seeks to hire an internal medicine physician to work in Houma, LA....

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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


Local
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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
59.8%
Master's Degree
20.4%
Bachelor's Degree
15.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.2%
Associate's Degree
1.4%
High School or GED
1.1%
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%