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

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 9 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 9 hours ago

Qualified Candidates:- ABIM board certified or board eligible- Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Louisiana- Internal medicine, family medicine or internal medicine/pediatrics accepted-...

Physician/Internal Medicine/Louisiana/Locum or Permanent

  • Slidell, LA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Slidell, LA
  • 9 hours ago

Ochsner Medical Center - Northshore FT/PT Hours: Alternative scheduling and work hours available Employed New Graduates Average Patients seen: Varies Call Schedule: No Call Loan Repayment Sign-On...

A well-established, financially sound Shreveport, LA based health system is seeking several Internists to join their staff....

Physician/Internal Medicine/Louisiana/Any/Internal Medicine

  • Slidell, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Slidell, LA
  • 2 days ago

Ochsner Medical Center - Northshore FT/PT Hours: Alternative scheduling and work hours available Employed New Graduates Average Patients seen: Varies Call Schedule: No Call Loan Repayment Sign-On...

Enterprise Medical Recruiting is assisting a physician owned and run health system in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana to recruit a new Functional/Integrative Medicine physician.Their ideal candidate...

Physician/Internal Medicine/Louisiana/Permanent/Internal

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 2 days ago

care for older adults on Medicare, with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living life to the fullest - Salary and Benefits - Above-market compensation - Base salary (without R.V.U. targets)...

Physician/Urgent Care/Louisiana/Permanent/Urgent Care Openings

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 days ago

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

A Facility in LA Seeks a Locum Internal Medicine MD/DO Caliber Healthcare Solutions has an opportunity available in LA for a Internal Medicine MD/DO....

Family Practice - Without OB Physician

  • LA
  • 4 days ago
  • LA
  • 4 days ago

Job ID Job Details: BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine small patient panels for consistency and focus EMR is Greenway 12-15 patients per day Geriatric experience or interest is a plus Above...

Internal Medicine Physician

  • Pineville, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Pineville, LA
  • 5 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....

For more than 30 years, QTC has been the largest provider of government-outsourced occupational health and disability examination services in the nation. Our goal is to build strong partnerships...

Physician - Internal Medicine

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 5 days ago

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

Family Or Internal Medicine Physician

  • Chalmette, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Chalmette, LA
  • 5 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/Louisiana/Locum tenens/Physician

  • Start, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Start, LA
  • 7 days ago

Our client is looking for a physician specializing in internal medicine to begin coverage in mid March. Hours include 8:30a - 4p shifts....

Internist Job at Veterans Health Administration in Alexandria, LA

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 15 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 15 days ago

Incumbent will take an active part in the peer review process and complete Physician's reviews on time Additional Requirements: Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine Experience in Primary...

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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


Local
National
4,657,278
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.

$245,450


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Internist positions.



Highest Education Level

Internists in Louisiana offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
60.2%
Master's Degree
20.2%
Bachelor's Degree
14.8%
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%