Physician, Nephrologists

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a Nephrologist to diagnose and treat patients with kidney diseases across inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include providing renal replacement therapy and managing pre- and post-transplant care for kidney transplant patients. The role requires an M.D. or D.O. and a license to practice medicine in Louisiana, along with fellowship completion.

Join Ochsner Health, a dedicated employer committed to making a difference in the health of our community.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat kidney disease in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Administer renal replacement therapy including dialysis.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage kidney transplant patients.

Education

M.D. or D.O.

Job description

NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

Nephrologists

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!

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

New Orleans, LA

Education Required

M.D. or D.O.

Other Requirements

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

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.