Physician, Nephrologist

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Nephrologist in Gretna, Louisiana. This role involves diagnosing and treating kidney diseases, managing transplant patient care, and providing renal replacement therapies. Candidates must have an M.D. or D.O. and complete a nephrology fellowship.

The position requires a medical license in Louisiana and offers an opportunity to work within the New Orleans metropolitan area.

Qualifications

• License to practice medicine in Louisiana.
• Completion of a nephrology fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat diseases related to the kidneys.
• Evaluate and manage kidney transplant patients.
• Order tests and diagnostics for kidney conditions.
• Administer treatment regimens including dialysis.
• Refer patients to specialists as required.

Skills

Medical diagnostics

Patient care

Kidney disease treatment

Renal replacement therapy

Education

M.D. or D.O.

Nephrology fellowship

Job description

NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

Nephrologists

Job Duties

• Diagnose and treat disease conditions involving the kidneys and provide renal replacement therapy to patients with acute and chronic renal failure in the form of peritoneal and hemodialysis.
• Diagnose and treat the entire realm of kidney disease.
• In both the inpatient and outpatient settings, evaluate, diagnose, treat, monitor and manage the pre‑ and post‑transplant care of kidney transplant patients.
• Order and execute tests, analyses and diagnostic images of patients with kidney conditions.
• Examine patients using medical instruments and equipment, analyze results, diagnose condition, administer and prescribe treatment regimens, including dialysis.
• Refer patients to other specialists as indicated.
• Travel to worksites in the New Orleans metropolitan area frequently.

Employer

Ochsner Clinic Foundation

Geographic area of employment

Gretna, LA

Education Required

M.D. or D.O.

Other Requirements

• License to practice medicine in Louisiana.
• Completion of a nephrology fellowship.

Applicants must apply online at www.ochsner.org/careers using REQ_00267668.

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.