Family Medicine Physician

Job ID: RQ00002038
New Orleans, LA
Family Medicine
Perm/Full-Timeoutpatient

Family Medicine Physician – Outpatient Primary Care (No Call, Flexible Schedule)

Location: New Orleans, LA

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with optional Saturday hours

About the Opportunity

Join a leading community health organization in New Orleans, dedicated to delivering high-quality, culturally competent healthcare to underserved populations. This Federally Qualified Health Center boasts multiple clinic locations and comprehensive in-house services, providing an enriching environment for physicians who are passionate about community impact and healthcare equity.

Position Overview

As a Family Medicine Physician, you'll provide comprehensive outpatient care, managing both acute and chronic conditions. You'll enjoy a collaborative atmosphere with a multidisciplinary team, including specialists from various fields. With an average of eighteen patients per day, you'll focus on prevention, continuity, and patient education, all within a supportive, mission-driven setting.

Position Highlights

✓ Predictable Monday through Friday schedule

✓ Optional Saturday hours with additional compensation

✓ Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment

✓ Focus on culturally competent, community-focused care

✓ Integrated specialty services available on-site

✓ No on-call responsibilities

✓ Dedicated time for patient education and continuity of care

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary starting at $250,000
  • Additional pay for optional Saturday clinics
  • 22 days of paid time off, prorated based on start date
  • 7 days of sick leave annually
  • 40 hours of educational leave, plus $1,500 CME reimbursement
  • 8 weeks paid maternity leave after one year
  • 10 recognized holidays
  • Employer covers ~80% of medical premiums
  • Dental coverage and employer-paid life insurance
  • Vision plan and disability insurance options
  • 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
  • Reimbursement for approved business expenses
  • Ideal Candidate

    The ideal candidate is a board-certified or board-eligible physician in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine. You should have a strong commitment to delivering exceptional, culturally sensitive care and excel in a collaborative team environment focused on making a positive community impact.

    Next Steps

    If you are ready to make a difference in a vibrant community setting, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and professional references to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.

    Compensation context

    Posted range on this job
    $250k+
    Median family medicine physician midpoint, nationwide
    $250,000
    84 openings with a range

    Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See family medicine physician salary by state →

    About family medicine physician jobs

    Family medicine is the most-recruited physician specialty in the country and one of the few where the candidate has most of the leverage. Fewer residents choose it each year while primary care demand keeps growing, so organizations compete on schedule, panel size, loan repayment, and support rather than salary alone. The openings on our board come from outpatient groups, community health centers, rural programs, and health system networks, and every one of them is a search an employer has hired us to fill.

    Read the full family medicine physician job guide →

    Frequently asked questions

    Is this Family Medicine Physician position in New Orleans, Louisiana still open?
    Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on February 26, 2026.
    What does this family medicine physician job pay?
    The employer attached a range of $250k+ to this search. A posted range is the starting point, not the offer; sign-on, loan repayment, relocation, and CME are negotiated on top. For context, the median posted midpoint across 84 current family medicine physician openings nationwide is $250,000.
    Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
    No. The hiring organization pays our fee, never you. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
    How long does it take to get licensed in Louisiana?
    To practice in Louisiana you'll need an active Louisiana medical license (or eligibility through pathways such as the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, where applicable). Your MedStaff recruiter walks you through Louisiana's specific licensing requirements and typical timelines as part of the placement process.
    What happens after I apply?
    The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.