Physician - Neonatologist

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a passionate Neonatologist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated neonatal intensive care unit, ensuring the highest standards of care for newborns. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position provides a competitive compensation package, full benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families. If you are ready to elevate your career and contribute to a leading healthcare organization, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Full Benefits

Paid Relocation

Signing Bonus

Qualifications

• Seeking board-certified/board eligible Neonatologist for a leadership role.
• Experience in Level III NICU and neonatal care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Neonatology Team and provide high-quality patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and community outreach.

Skills

Neonatology

Patient Care

Leadership

Education

Board Certification in Neonatology

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 energetic and passionate board-certified/board eligible Neonatologist to join our growing Ochsner Neonatology Team and serve as Medical Director or Associate Medical Director at one of our community Level III NICU located on the Northshore of beautiful Lake Pontchartrain.

Opportunity Details:

• The NICU has 1,133 annual deliveries and 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.

• This unique opportunity includes a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, full benefits, paid relocation, and a signing bonus.

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.

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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