Physician - General Orthopedic Surgeon - Full Time Academic

American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine; Shreveport (LA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Optional Retirement Plans

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Shreveport, LA, is seeking a Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon for a role in the Department of Orthopedics. The position combines teaching and patient care and is suitable for an Assistant or Associate Professor.

Candidates must be eligible for active Louisiana licensure and BC/BE. The program collaborates with Shriners Hospital for Children and Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, with high case volume.

Qualifications

• Eligible for active Louisiana licensure and BC/BE.
• Assistant or Associate Professor track.

Responsibilities

• Combines teaching and patient care.
• Provides leadership and guidance to medical students and residents.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Clinical excellence

Education

Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship

Louisiana medical licensure eligible

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 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

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.

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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.