• Unclassified Physician

    Louisiana Department of State Civil Service (Pineville, LA)


    Unclassified Physician

     

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    Unclassified Physician

     

    Salary

     

    $0.00 Monthly

     

    Location

     

    Pineville, LA

     

    Job Type

     

    Unclassified

     

    Job Number

    CLSH-2025-93

    Department

     

    LDH-Office of Behavioral Health

     

    Opening Date

     

    11/19/2025

     

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    + Benefits

     

    About this Job

     

    CLSH MISSION: Strive to provide quality, person-centered care with focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment.

     

    CLSH VISION: Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible

     

    CLSH VALUES “I CARE”: Integrity,Compassion,Accountability,Respect, andExcellence

     

    Central Louisiana State Hospitallocated inPineville, Louisianais seeking applicants for a vacant position in ourCLINICas a/anPHYSICIANwho is responsible for provision of medical care and the emergency treatment of patients on assigned units.

     

    ThePhysicianplays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH’s values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to insure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Valid unrestricted Louisiana Medical license.

     

    Job Specification

     

    To provide medical care and emergency treatment for inpatient clients.

    Supervision Received:

    Direct from the Medical Director

     

    Job Duties and Other Information

    Job Duties:

    The medical physician is responsible for provision of medical care and the emergency treatment of patients on assigned unit.

     

    + Perform physical examinations on all patients upon admit to facility and annually.

    + Evaluate, diagnose, treat and follow-up medical problems on patients.

    + Refer to medical specialists as appropriate for care.

    + Order laboratory tests, radiological studies, dental work, special diets and medications as indicated by patient’s condition.

    + Closely collaborate and discuss patient’s condition with psychiatrists and other members of the treatment team to help in the management of the most appropriate patient care.

    + May testify in court as a medical witness.

    + Advise Administration of special health care needs of patient population and further advise as the requirements for contracting specialty consultations.

    + Regularly attend Medical Staff and other committee meetings as scheduled.

    + If Board Certified, maintain current certification.

    + Comply with CME requirements for state licensure and/or Board Certification.

    + Adhere to LDH, OBH, Civil Service and CLSH rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and to the legal and ethical standards of the profession.

    + Perform other duties as determined by the Medical Director.

     

    Salary is based on qualifications.

    How To Apply:

    No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

     

    To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

     

    * Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

    Contact Information:

    For further information about this vacancy, contact:

    Brandon Luneau

     

    Central Louisiana State Hospital

     

    6250 Esler Field Rd Pineville LA, 71360

     

    [email protected]

     

    Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

     

    Employer

     

    State of Louisiana

     

    Address

     

    For agency contact information, please refer to

     

    the supplemental information above.

     

    Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

     

    Phone

     

    (866) 783-5462

     

    Website

     

    http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

     

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