Physician (Full-Time or Part-Time)

NOELA Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the diverse communities of New Orleans East, is seeking an experienced, compassionate Physician to join our healthcare team. We provide primary care, women's health, pediatric and other services to patients of all ages. We're looking for a physician who wants to practice medicine that makes a real difference in an underserved community. 

In this role, you'll provide comprehensive primary care to a diverse patient population, working alongside our nurse practitioners, medical assistants, nurses, and care coordination team. You'll diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions, deliver preventive care, and help patients navigate the services they need. We value providers who listen, communicate clearly, and treat every patient with dignity.

This opportunity is ideal for a physician seeking a flexible schedule, a collaborative clinical environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on medically underserved communities. We're open to both full-time and part-time candidates and will work with the right person on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based primary care to patients across the lifespan, consistent with specialty training.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Conduct preventive health screenings, wellness examinations, and chronic disease management.
• Collaborate with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants and care coordinators to ensure continuity of care.
• Support clinical quality improvement initiatives and population health outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Participate in team-based care and contribute to a positive, patient-centered clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Current, unrestricted Louisiana medical license or eligibility for licensure.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Experience in primary care, community health, or an FQHC setting preferred.
• Strong commitment to health equity, culturally responsive care, and serving underserved populations.
• Bilingual proficiency in Vietnamese or Spanish is preferred but not required.