When you walk through the doors of St. Francis Medical Center, you'll immediately feel the sense of purpose and healing that has defined this institution for over 110 years. As you begin your practice here, you'll become part of a remarkable transformation story – from a modest three-story brick building with 75 beds in 1913 to today's state-of-the-art 325-bed tertiary referral center that serves as the cornerstone of healthcare for northeast Louisiana. This isn't just another community hospital; it's the flagship facility of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS), the largest healthcare system in Louisiana and a regional destination for advanced medical care.
Your daily practice will be supported by an institution that leads northeast Louisiana in heart and vascular services, critical care, and complex surgical procedures. St. Francis Medical Center holds the distinction of being the region's only provider of Level III NICU, Level III OB, and Level II PICU services, while maintaining designation as a Level III Trauma Center with Graduate Medical Education programs. The facility's commitment to excellence is evident in its numerous accreditations and Centers of Excellence, including the Accredited Chest Pain Center, Accredited Primary Stroke Center, and specialized programs in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive gynecology, and breast health.
The health system's nonprofit, mission-focused approach creates an environment where clinical excellence and compassionate care take precedence over profit. As part of FMOLHS, you'll benefit from academic-level resources while enjoying the community connections and personal relationships that make practice meaningful. Their dedication to innovation is seen in strategic partnerships, continuous facility investment, and adoption of advanced technologies.
St. Francis Medical Center's role within FMOLHS gives you unmatched support and career growth. The health system spans nine hospitals across Louisiana and Mississippi, offering a robust referral pipeline and collaboration opportunities with specialists statewide. This network enables patients to access quaternary care when needed while receiving comprehensive cancer care locally.
The facility's leadership in northeast Louisiana is built not only on size and services, but on a profound commitment to healing. When patients face cancer diagnoses, they choose St. Francis because they know they'll receive world-class care with the personal attention that defines its legacy.
Joining St. Francis Medical Center means becoming part of a healthcare legacy that unites the resources of Louisiana's largest health system with a mission to serve those in greatest need — creating the ideal setting for a fulfilling and impactful oncology career.