Foot & Ankle Surgeon — Academic Teaching & Research

American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in the Greater New Orleans region seeks a Board-Certified or Board-eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery to join our Orthopedic Surgery team. This role blends clinical care with academic activities, education, and research within a large integrated system.

The position offers collaboration with podiatrists and surgeons, teaching opportunities for medical students and residents, and participation in clinical research.

Qualifications

• Board Certification or Board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Eligible for or currently licensed to practice in Louisiana
• Commitment to excellent clinical care, teamwork, and patient experience

Responsibilities

• Focused practice in foot and ankle surgery
• Collaboration with a team of orthopedic surgeons and podiatrists
• Teaching medical students & residents
• Participation in clinical research (encouraged)
• Shared call rotation at Ochsner Medical Center
• Clinical locations include Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Ochsner Medical Center (Greater New Orleans area)

Education

Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery

Job description

Ochsner Health in the Greater New Orleans region seeks a Board-Certified or Board-eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery to join our Orthopedic Surgery team. This role blends clinical care with academic activities, education, and research within a large integrated system.

The position offers collaboration with podiatrists and surgeons, teaching opportunities for medical students and residents, and participation in clinical research.