Rapides Regional Medical Center is actively recruiting a BE/BC Pediatrician for our Emergency Medicine Department.  Both residency and fellowship trained Pediatricians are being considered. This 359-bed facility offers midlevel coverage in our 26-bed emergency department serving approximately 41,000K a year. The ED also includes specialty rooms and a fast-track system.  Join a large, well managed group offering:
* Flexible scheduling
* Competitive compensation
* Independent contractor status
* Comprehensive benefits program available
* Malpractice insurance procured on your behalf
This is a great opportunity for a motivated physician to practice in the lovely area of central Louisiana.

Rapides Regional Medical Center is an award winning 312-bed facility located in the center of the state.  One of the few certified and accredited Stroke Centers in the state by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. Our geographic area expands across many parishes and is currently at 326,000.

The medical staff includes over 250 physicians in more than 30 medical specialties.  Rapides Regional offers a wide array of services, including general medicine, general surgery, cardiovascular surgery, bypass surgery, cardiac rehabilitation, neurology, neurosurgery, intensive care and telemetry, oncology services, senior behavioral health services, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, neonatal, pediatric intensive care, orthopedic services, physical therapy, skilled nursing services, respiratory therapy, lithotripsy and various outpatient services.

To meet the increasing demands for healthcare, Rapides Regional recently completed a new $50 million dollar expansion to our facility. The $50 million dollar expansion to the hospital included a four-story tower, a new emergency department with 25 beds, a 26-bed Intensive Care Unit and two additional floors providing 72 patient beds. The expansion consists of 125,000 square feet of new construction and approximately 4,500 square feet of renovation to the existing lobby area of the hospital.  We now can provide greater technology with state-of-the-art equipment, a larger emergency room to accommodate more patients, and patient and family friendly emergency room waiting area with a designated "children's play area".  Our continued focus and emphasis will be on patient safety.  New patient rooms with the most up to date technology will feature comfortable accommodations with family members in mind.

Alexandria, Louisiana is a great place to call home and practice medicine.  With excellent schools, (some nationally ranked), outstanding youth programs, and a variety of cultural offerings, our LEAP scores surpass the national average.  We offer affordable housing, a pro business atmosphere, low cost of living, beautiful neighborhoods, an outstanding zoo, our Performing Arts Center, Museum of Art, lakes, festivals and many more amenities, Alexandria offers something for everyone.  In addition, we enjoy a moderate climate, a sound location above the coast and below the southern frost line, and a clean environment.

The city was ranked 7th in affordability by a national publication in 2005 and the economic forecast is bright, named one of the fastest growing regions of the state. In addition to excellent schools, three universities and very reasonably priced homes, the city is proud of its cultural accomplishments including museums, theatre groups, a symphony, a ballet company, a wonderful zoo, just to name a few.  Central Louisiana is perhaps best known as Sportsman's Paradise.  Canoeing, boating, water sports, hunting and camping facilities abound.  If you prefer golfing there are five beautiful courses, including one listed on the AudubonTrail.  In addition, easy access to some of the states larger metropolitan areas including Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Shreveport make Alexandria the "Crossroads of Louisiana".  Our new airport, Alexandria International (AEX), also offers daily connecting flights to many cities, making travel to your favorite destinations that much easier.

Cultural and family activities abound here in the heart of Louisiana. Whether you enjoy theater, dance, museums, music, history, ballgames or the zoo - we've got it all. Central Louisiana has something for everyone - from rodeos to ballet - from gumbo to sushi - what ever your taste may be. You can spend the morning shopping our unique shops, have a lunch of great southern BBQ or French cuisine, spend the afternoon enjoying the zoo or area plantations, stop in at a funky coffee shop, browse for antiques and enjoy a fine dinner filled with flavors from our diverse blend of cultures. Then lay your head to rest in a place where presidents have slept or a bed and breakfast overlooking a cotton field - the possibilities are endless.  Central Louisiana has plenty of offer, but our true treasures are our people - proud of our heritage, in love with the beauty of our land, loyal to home and family, friendly and full of southern hospitality - ready and willing to help you enjoy your stay here in the heart of Louisiana.