Physician - Director of Thoracic Transplantation

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is looking for a dedicated Transplant Pulmonologist to join their renowned lung transplant program in New Orleans. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in pulmonary and critical care medicine, with hands-on experience in managing lung transplant patients. This leading healthcare provider is recognized for performing a high volume of transplants annually and offers a fulfilling career focused on making a true impact on patient lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in lung transplant care.
• Participation in patient management and selection prior to transplantation is required.
• Must have peri- and post-transplant care experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and participate in the lung transplant program.
• Oversee patient management and selection processes.
• Provide care during peri- and post-transplant phases.

Skills

Pulmonary Medicine

Critical Care Medicine

Patient Management

Education

BC/BE in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

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 Health in New Orleans is searching for an experienced Transplant Pulmonologist to join our lung transplant program. Interested candidates must be BC/BE in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and have at least 5 years of experience in all aspects of medical management of lung transplant patients, including participation in patient management and selection prior to transplantation, as well as peri- and post-transplant care.

The Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Center is the Gulf South’s leading center, performing more transplants per year than any other facility in the region. Ochsner is the only lung transplant program in Louisiana and remains one of the nation's most active lung transplant programs, averaging 27 transplants per year over the last three years. Since opening in 1991, it has performed more than 300 lung transplants.

Ochsner Health is Louisiana’s largest non-profit, academic healthcare system. Driven by a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate, we provide coordinated clinical and hospital care across the region through 30 owned, managed, and affiliated hospitals and more than 80 health centers and urgent care centers. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” across four specialty categories, caring for patients from all 50 states and over 60 countries annually. Ochsner employs over 18,000 staff and more than 1,200 physicians across 90+ medical specialties, conducting over 700 clinical research studies.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

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