Neurologist

Ochsner Health; Luling (LA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, LA seeks a Staff Physician to diagnose and treat neurological diseases, develop comprehensive care plans, review history and examinations, and coordinate with patients, families, nurses, and consulted specialists.

The position requires an MD or DO, Louisiana medical license, completion of a neurology residency, on-call coverage on a rotating basis, and adherence to Ochsner's core values.

Qualifications

• Louisiana medical license required.
• Neurology residency completed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat neurological diseases; develop patient care plans.
• Confer with patients, families, nurses and consultants to coordinate care.
• On-call coverage on a rotating basis with practice peers.
• Refer cases requiring specialist services while ensuring continuity of care.

Education

MD or DO

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

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

Job Duties

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.

Employer

Ochsner Clinic Foundation

Geographic area of employment

New Orleans, LA

Education Required

M.D. or D.O.

Other Requirements

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

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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