Physician - Cognitive Neurologist - Full Time Academic

Ochsner LSU Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

J-1 visa sponsorship

Professional development

Job summary

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

You will deliver high-quality clinical care to patients with neurological conditions, educate medical students and Neurology residents, and contribute to the growth of the Dementia program in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• BC/BE Neurology with Louisiana license eligibility.
• Leadership opportunities available for qualified candidates.
• Academic neurology environment with teaching responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care to patients with neurological conditions.
• Educate medical students and Neurology residents; supervise in clinics, grand rounds, and didactic conferences.
• Contribute to the growth of the Dementia program and departmental activities.
• Mentor and provide clinical expertise to faculty and residents.
• Engage in leadership opportunities and regional collaboration.

Skills

Clinical care

Teaching/education

Leadership potential

Education

BC/BE in Neurology

Louisiana license eligibility

Job description

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.

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.
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.”