Physician - Neonatologist

Access Community Health Centers; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Neonatologist to join their expanding team in a vibrant community. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care in a Level III NICU, participate in quality improvement projects, and engage in teaching medical residents. The organization is known for its commitment to innovation and excellence in pediatric care, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Full benefits

Paid relocation

Signing bonus

Qualifications

• Seeking experienced board-certified/board eligible Neonatologist.
• Opportunity for career leadership and involvement in QI projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a Level III NICU with 24/7 coverage.
• Participate in teaching and research activities.

Skills

Neonatology

Patient Care

Leadership

Education

Board Certification in Neonatology

Medical Degree

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!

We are seeking an experienced board-certified/board eligible Neonatologist to join our expanding Ochsner Neonatology Team at our accredited Level III NICU located on the West Bank of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Opportunity Details:

• The NICU has 203 annual admissions and an ADC of 8.
• NICU coverage includes 24/7 NNP in-house coverage.
• The NICU participates in the Vermont Oxford Network and is eligible to participate in Ochsner system-based neonatal QI projects.
• OB hospital services include Ochsner MFM consultation.
• Opportunity for career leadership exists.
• Opportunity to cross cover at the level 4 NICU and remain proficient at level 4 NICU care, education, and research projects.
• The position offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, full benefits, paid relocation, and a signing bonus.

The West Bank is a suburb of New Orleans, one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in America. Amenities include multiple universities and academic centers, professional sports teams, world-class dining and cultural interests, renowned live entertainment, and music.

Ochsner Health encompasses a combination of community level III and level IV NICU services across Louisiana. The Ochsner network serves the Gulf South region with an established ground and air neonatal transport system.

Our comprehensive Ochsner Children’s program includes 88 primary care pediatricians in 27 locations in Louisiana and Mississippi - and pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists (Ochsner Children’s) totaling over 270 physicians. The group is the region’s leading integrated provider of multispecialty care for newborns, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. We offer a full range of pediatric complex specialty services including congenital heart surgery and cardiac transplantation, liver and bone marrow transplantation, a comprehensive surgical sub-specialty group, advanced GI and Hepatology, advanced spine surgery, Hematology-Oncology and AYA Oncology, Cleft Palate/Cranio-Facial Surgery and the region’s only comprehensive multidisciplinary developmental pediatrics center.

Ochsner Children’s currently cares for patients in a 67-bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 14-bed PICU, a 12-bed pediatric CV-ICU, a NAEC-accredited level IV 4 bed Pediatric EMU and a 44-bed pediatric acute unit, with a dedicated pediatric emergency room, supported by a 24-7 dedicated pediatric and neonatal transport team utilizing rotary and fixed wing as well as ground transport.

And we recently began construction on the building of a new, comprehensive, dedicated 5-story Children’s Hospital on our main campus in New Orleans, with expected opening at the start of 2028.

In addition to direct patient care, Ochsner Children’s Hospital has an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program and is also responsible for teaching pediatric residents from the Tulane-Ochsner Pediatric Residency program as well as medical students from both Tulane and the University of Queensland, Australia. Ochsner Health and Xavier University of Louisiana recently announced an agreement to establish a joint allopathic College of Medicine, the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine which is in the LCME accreditation process currently. Our faculty publishes hundreds of research papers annually and Ochsner participates in numerous multi-center studies and trials.

Ochsner Children’s is proud to have ranked in multiple subspecialties in US News and World Report’s top 50 Children’s Hospitals in the US for 8 years in a row. #1 Ranked Children’s Hospital in Louisiana!

If you would like more information about our program or would like to discuss this position with Dr. Jose Perez, System Associate Chair of Neonatology, please contact Courtney Lawhun, Physician Recruiter, at [e-mail].

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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