Physician - General Orthopedic Surgeon - Full Time Academic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Optional Retirement Plans

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in Shreveport is seeking a Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon for a full-time academic position. This role combines teaching with patient care, emphasizing leadership for medical students and residents.

The ideal candidate will work in a Level I Trauma Center and be part of a collegial team of physicians. Generous benefits include health insurance, relocation assistance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Eligible for active Louisiana licensure.
• BC/BE status required.
• Must have completed orthopedic fellowship training.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to medical students and residents.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for patient care.
• Perform orthopedic surgeries as needed.

Skills

Active Louisiana licensure

Board Certified/Board Eligible

Teaching experience

Collaborative care

Education

Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.)

Orthopedic fellowship training

Job description

## Physician - General Orthopedic Surgeon - Full Time AcademicApplylocations: Shreveport - North Louisiana Region - Louisianatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ\_00267984**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**Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!*****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.”