Grow with Ruston, a fast growing community in Northern Louisiana! As the community of Ruston expands, so does the healthcare needs! Come grow with our hospital and community as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in "spines". This is an ideal opportunity for the right physician to build a niche practice. Call us to learn more about this opportunity. A Competitive Compensation Package May Include: Income Guarantee or Employment CME Assistance Medical Education Debt Assistance Moving Allowance Marketing Assistance Stipend during Residency Sign On/Commencement Bonus Our Medical Center is a 159-bed facility with a 12 bed Long Term Care skilled Nursing unit, in Ruston, LA. We are accredited by The Joint Commission. Ruston has a population of 20,546 and is located just off I-20 between Shreveport and Monroe. The hospital is highly accessible to patients located throughout its primary service area, Lincoln Parish, which is a growing area in North Louisiana, and has a population of 45,000. The economy in Ruston and Lincoln Parish is firmly rooted in education by Louisiana Tech and Grambling State University, the two largest employers in the area. Other companies include: Weyerhauser - Administrative offices and several manufacturing plants St. Gobain Containers - Supply Tobasco bottles Federal Home Products - Stainless steel kitchen products Smurfit-stone Containers - pulp and paper manufacturer Davidson Transportation - Long distance trucking Hogan Hardwoods - Lumber We have lots of out door activities: Fishing and Hunting Squire Creek Country Club, 18 hole golf course designed by Tom Fazio Annual Squire Creek Louisiana Peach Festival LA Tech University Golf Course Ruston Country Club Antique Shopping Louisiana Military Museum Accepts J1s: No