Physician, Nephrologists

Annual Dialysis Conference; Gretna, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 245,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Gretna, LA seeks a board-certified nephrologist to diagnose and treat kidney diseases and to provide renal replacement therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include evaluating transplant patients, ordering tests, and managing pre- and post-transplant care, with travel to worksites in the New Orleans metro area as needed. Louisiana license required; MD/DO required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• Louisiana medical license required.
• Completion of nephrology fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat kidney diseases and provide renal replacement therapy.
• Evaluate and manage pre- and post-transplant care for kidney patients.
• Order tests and interpret results to guide treatment decisions.
• Travel to worksites in the New Orleans metropolitan area.

Education

M.D./D.O. 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!

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, analyzing results, diagnosing condition, administering and prescribing treatment regimen, including dialysis. Refer patients to other specialists as indicated. Travel to worksites in 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.

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