Physician, Nephrologists

Careerwebsite; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans is seeking a nephrologist to diagnose and treat kidney disease and provide renal replacement therapy for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes managing transplant-related care, ordering tests, and coordinating patient management.

Ideal candidates hold an MD or DO, completed nephrology fellowship, and a Louisiana medical license. Travel to worksites in the New Orleans metropolitan area is frequently required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Louisiana medical license required.
• Completed nephrology fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat kidney diseases in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide renal replacement therapy (peritoneal/hemodialysis).
• Manage pre- and post-transplant care and coordinate tests and imaging.
• Refer to other specialists as indicated and monitor treatment progress.

Skills

Kidney disease management

Renal replacement therapy

Clinical diagnostic skills

Education

MD/DO

Nephrology fellowship

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: New Orleans, LA

Education Required: M.D. or D.O.

Other Requirements:

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

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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