Community need drives this necessity for a BC or BE general surgeon to set up a practice in medical office building near 242-bed hospital.  One year income guarantee with practice start-up assistance. Nursing staff ratio is 1:6 with 3 other physicians to share call arrangement. Hospital includes PAC system, 5 delivery rooms and 10 operating rooms.  Managed care has had minimum penetration in this community. West Monroe is one of the twin cities of northeast Louisiana and the area offers a wide array of housing options, schools, and churches.