Hood Memorial Hospital

Hood Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access acute and specialty care hospital that provides services for the tri-parish area of Tangipahoa, St. Helena, and Washington, Louisiana. Hood Memorial Hospital strives to operate in an ethical and financially responsible manner as they provide a hometown atmosphere with a focus on collaborative efforts. New services and programs including Tulane Telestroke and Telemedicine programs, women’s health services, and expanded specialty clinic continue to focus on the communities we serve. The emergency department has 6 beds with an annual ED volume of 10,000 patients. Single physician coverage, 12-hour shifts with shifts from 7a-7p and 7p-7a. Hood Memorial Hospital utilizes CMR for their EMR in the ED.

About the community

Amite, Louisiana is known for its strong community spirit, local traditions, and some of the state’s most popular fairs and festivals. Serving as a vital healthcare resource for the region, Hood Memorial Hospital provides compassionate, high-quality care through its 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and 24/7 emergency department.

Clinical Opportunities

CRITICAL ACCESS ER PHYSICIAN | AMITE, LA

We are looking for full-time and part-time providers to join our physician leadership team at our new critical access facility in Amite, Louisiana.

Physician Requirements:

BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, or Internal Medicine
Current ATLS, ACLS, and PALS for non-BC-EM physicians
Current unrestricted Louisiana state medical license and DEA
400 hours of Emergency Department Experience required over the last 2 years
12-hour shifts
Third-year residents accepted

Physician Benefits:

Partnership opportunities for full-time physicians
Competitive hourly rates
Independent Contractor status
“A” rated professional liability insurance

About PEPA

Community hospitals face unique emergency department challenges, and PEPA provides solutions specifically designed to address evolving clinical and business needs.

We offer data-driven management, true physician leadership and real expertise in emergency department services — exploring the complete extent of the efficiency process. Our process improvement strategies are based on proven lean methodologies and transparent, collaborative relationships with hospitals and physicians. Our services aim to enhance patient satisfaction by making visits better, faster and more efficient.