Physician - Cognitive Neurologist - Full Time Academic

Ochsner Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for academic development

J-1 visa sponsorship

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Shreveport, Louisiana, is seeking a Cognitive Specialist. This role involves delivering high-quality clinical care to patients, mentoring medical students, and participating in departmental growth initiatives. Board Certified/Board Eligible candidates are preferred, alongside eligibility for a Louisiana license. The position offers competitive compensation, opportunities for academic development, and the chance to make a significant impact on patient care in a region heavily affected by neurological conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be BC/BE in Neurology.
• Eligible for the Louisiana medical license.
• Experience in academic medical settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care to patients.
• Educate medical students and neurology residents.
• Participate in the growth of the dementia program.
• Mentor faculty and residents.
• Potential for large patient volume and leadership in the region.

Skills

Clinical care to patients with neurological conditions

Medical education and mentoring

Leadership in departmental activities

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neurology

Eligible for Louisiana license

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, and innovate. We believe 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!

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- Shreveport are currently seeking a Cognitive Specialist to join our outstanding Academic Neurology department and dynamic team. Must be BC/BE and be eligible for a Louisiana license. Leadership opportunities available to qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality clinical care to patients with neurological conditions.
• Medical student and Neurology resident education, including supervision in clinics, grand rounds, and didactic conferences.
• Participation in departmental activities and contributing to the growth of the Dementia program.
• Mentoring and providing clinical expertise to faculty and residents.
• Large patient volume potential and leadership potential. Louisiana has the 5th highest Alzheimer’s mortality rate in the US and North Louisiana has a particularly large burden of disease. Potential to be the expert in the field in this region.

Resources & Facilities

• Dedicated Infusion Center
• Multi-disciplinary Care
• Academic Medical department with the largest concentration of Subspecialty Neurologists in the Ark-La-Tex region.
• School of Medicine Faculty and collaborations with the Graduate School and Allied Health

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary package, including a guaranteed base salary.
• Supplemental pay based on productivity and potential grant funding.
• Opportunities for academic and professional development.
• J-1 visa sponsorship is available.

Are you ready to make a difference?

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