Physician - Critical Care Anesthesiology Section Head

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Section Head for Critical Care Anesthesiology to oversee clinical operations at the Thoracic & Cardiovascular ICU. You will serve as unit co-director, leading a dedicated team and providing vital patient care for complex cardiovascular surgical cases.

This position emphasizes leadership, academic activities, and is based onsite at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ideal candidates should be board-certified in Anesthesiology or fellowship-trained in Critical Care Anesthesiology.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Anesthesiology or Fellowship‑trained in Critical Care Anesthesiology.
• Significant experience in Cardiac Critical Care Anesthesiology if board certification not achieved.
• Experience leading a critical care team or directing an ICU unit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as unit co‑director for the TCVICU, overseeing clinical operations for a team.
• Lead a growing team of Critical Care Anesthesiology faculty members.
• Provide up to 30% of clinical time practicing operative anesthesia.
• Coordinate patient care for high‑acuity cardiovascular surgical patients.
• Engage in academic activities, research, and teaching.

Skills

Board Certified in Anesthesiology

Leadership in critical care

Research and teaching interest

Experience with ECMO and LVAD

Interprofessional care proficiency

Education

Fellowship-trained in Critical Care Anesthesiology

Job description

Position

Section Head for Critical Care Anesthesiology – unit co‑director for the Thoracic & Cardiovascular ICU (TCVICU) at Ochsner Medical Center, 900‑bed tertiary‑care referral center.

Responsibilities

• Serve as unit co‑director for the TCVICU, overseeing clinical operations for a 12‑bed interprofessional team.
• Lead a growing team of Critical Care Anesthesiology faculty members within the Department of Anesthesiology.
• Provide up to 30% of clinical time practicing operative anesthesia, as needed.
• Coordinate patient care for high‑acuity cardiovascular surgical patients, including ECMO, LVAD, IABP, vascular surgery, and other complex cases.
• Engage in academic activities, research, and teaching within the residency and fellowship programs.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Anesthesiology or Fellowship‑trained Critical Care Anesthesiology.
• Significant experience in Cardiac Critical Care Anesthesiology if board certification not achieved.
• Strong interest in academics, research, and teaching.
• Experience leading a critical care team or directing an ICU unit preferred.
• Proficiency in interprofessional care models for cardiovascular surgical disciplines.

Location

Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana. This position is on‑site.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.