Physician

Join the Willis Knighton Pediatric Program and provide advanced critical care services for infants, children, and adolescents across the Willis Knighton Health System. As the leading healthcare provider in Northwest Louisiana, Willis Knighton offers a strong referral network, collaborative physician culture, and the resources of a large, hospital-owned health system.

Position Highlights

• Join a team of 3 Pediatric Intensivists
• 13-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Busy pediatric critical care program with strong pediatric subspecialty support
• Hospital-owned integrated health system
• Referral network of more than 700 providers across the region
• Competitive compensation package with productivity incentives
• Affiliation bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Employer-funded pension plan
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage provided

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
• Manage complex medical and surgical pediatric patients
• Collaborate with pediatric hospitalists, neonatologists, emergency medicine physicians, surgeons, and pediatric subspecialists
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and family-centered care
• Work closely with advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and allied health professionals
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development
• Share in an equitable call schedule with the pediatric critical care team

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Eligible for unrestricted Louisiana medical licensure
• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills
• New graduates and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply

About Willis Knighton Health

Founded more than 100 years ago, Willis Knighton is the largest healthcare system in Northwest Louisiana and serves patients across a regional footprint extending more than 200 miles. The system includes multiple hospitals, more than 150 clinics and locations, and a robust referral network supporting a broad range of medical and surgical specialties.

Community Information:

Shreveport and Bossier City, combined with the surrounding area, make up Louisiana’s third-largest metropolitan area with a population nearing 450,000. Shreveport-Bossier is the commercial, medical, and cultural hub where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet. This is also an area with rich cultural and recreational opportunities, with music, arts, theater, sports and outdoor recreation, thoroughbred racing, and festivals. The Shreveport-Bossier area is one of the fastest-growing tourist markets in Louisiana with its mild climate, affordable housing, transportation, parks, schools and universities, churches, and numerous cultural attractions. Shreveport-Bossier is a desirable home for new businesses and new residents!

To learn more about this opportunity or others, please contact the WKH Physician Recruiter, Margaret Elberson, 318-455-1098 or melberson@wkhs.com