Physician - General Orthopedic Surgeon - Full Time Academic

Ochsner LSU Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Optional Retirement Plans

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport is seeking a Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon for its Department of Orthopedics. This position emphasizes teaching and includes responsibilities for both patient care and educating medical students and residents. Candidates must be eligible for Louisiana licensure and BC/BE.

The role offers opportunities to work in a collaborative environment, participating in a multidisciplinary team. Competitive salary is offered, commensurate with experience, along with relocation assistance and generous health benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for active Louisiana licensure and BC/BE.
• Experience in a Level I Trauma Center is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Combines teaching and patient care.
• Emphasizes teaching and provides guidance to medical students and residents.

Job description

Overview

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport & LSU Health Sciences Center – Shreveport are seeking a Fellowship - Trained Orthopedic Surgeon in the Department of Orthopedics. Must be eligible for active Louisiana licensure and BC/BE. This position would be for an Assistant or Associate Professor.

Highlights of the Position

• Level I Trauma Center, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center – ACS verified
• 3000+ orthopedic cases per year
• 17 Faculty Members (Spine, Trauma, Sports Medicine, Hand, General), 20 Residents, 9 APPs
• Programs include working with Shriners Hospital for Children & Overton Brooks Veteran Administration Medical Center
• High existing volumes
• Collegial and multidisciplinary team of physicians and nurses to collaborate on a customized plan of care for each patient.

This Position

• Combines teaching and patient care
• Emphasizes teaching and provides vitally important leadership and guidance to medical students and residents.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience and training
• Relocation
• Generous Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Optional Retirement Plans

Eligibility

Applicable for individuals not residing in Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. for remote work position. Remote position not available in those areas, require on-site location.

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.