Primary Care Physician

Job ID: TR-78EC846D
New Orleans, LA
Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Full-timeoutpatient

Primary Care Physician – Outpatient Family Practice (No Weekends Required)

Location: New Orleans, LA

Schedule: Full time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., optional Saturdays

About the Opportunity

Join a leading community health organization in New Orleans as a Primary Care Physician. With nearly four decades of service, this Federally Qualified Health Center is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved populations. Be part of a mission-driven team that focuses on reducing health disparities and ensuring comprehensive care for all, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Position Overview

As a Primary Care Physician, you'll deliver comprehensive outpatient care to a diverse patient population. Manage both acute and chronic conditions with a focus on prevention and patient education. Work alongside a collaborative team of internal medicine and family medicine providers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and various specialists to provide integrated care.

Position Highlights

✓ Predictable Monday to Friday schedule

✓ Optional Saturday hours for additional compensation

✓ Manageable patient volume of about 18 patients per day

✓ Multidisciplinary team environment with diverse specialist support

✓ Focus on culturally competent care and health equity

✓ Federally Qualified Health Center setting

✓ In-house pharmacy services available

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary starting at $250,000
  • Additional compensation for optional Saturday clinic hours
  • 22 days of paid time off to start
  • 7 days of sick leave annually
  • 40 hours of paid educational leave with up to $1,500 annual CME reimbursement
  • 8 weeks of paid maternity leave after one year
  • 10 recognized holidays
  • Employer covers approximately 80% of medical premium
  • Dental and vision plans with employer contribution
  • Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match up to 6% per pay period
  • Reimbursement for approved business-related expenses
  • Ideal Candidate

    The ideal physician is board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, with a passion for serving underserved communities. Experience in family or internal medicine and a commitment to culturally competent care are essential. Thrive in a setting that values collaboration and community impact.

    Next Steps

    If you're ready to make a difference in a vibrant community, we encourage you to apply. Submit your cover letter, resume, and professional references to begin the interview process. Join us in delivering exceptional care and making a positive impact.

    Compensation context

    Posted range on this job
    $250k+
    Median family medicine physician midpoint, nationwide
    $250,000
    70 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 Primary Care 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 September 23, 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 70 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 when you start. 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.