Neurologist

Ochsner Health; Luling (LA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Staff Physician in Neurology to provide and coordinate patient care in partnership with the department’s clinical staff. You will diagnose neurological conditions, develop individualized plans, document history, exams, and treatments, and participate in on-call coverage.

The role emphasizes preventive care, collaboration with nurses and families, and the prudent use of resources to ensure continuity of care across services.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana.
• Completion of a neurology residency.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat neurological diseases and disorders.
• Develop a care plan including history, examination, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Emphasize preventative health care measures.
• Utilize resources in diagnosis and treatment cost-effectively.
• Consult with physicians, nurses, patients and families about care.
• Takes neurological on-call coverage on rotation with peers.
• Refer cases needing specialists while ensuring continuity of care.

Skills

Neurology knowledge

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Job Overview

In cooperation with other members of the department clinical staff, an Ochsner Staff Physician will provide and coordinate patient care by abiding by Ochsner's core values of Patients First, Integrity, Compassion, Inclusivity, Teamwork and Excellence and The Responsibilities of the Professional Staff.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat neurological diseases and disorders.
• Develop a plan of care for each patient, including complete medical history, physician examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment and/or referral.
• Stress the importance of preventative health care measures.
• Use all available resources in diagnosis and treatment in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner.
• Confer with consulting physicians, nurses, patients and patients' families concerning treatment and care of patients.
• Takes neurological On-Call coverage on an equal rotation basis with practice peers.
• Refer those cases that require specialist services while maintaining responsibility to assure that continuity of care is provided.

Qualifications

• License to practice medicine in Louisiana.
• Completion of a neurology residency.

Education

M.D. or D.O.

General Information

• Employer: Ochsner Clinic Foundation
• Location: New Orleans, LA

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.