Physician - Neurologist

Ochsner Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Malpractice insurance

Retirement options (401k/403b/457b)

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge is seeking a Neurologist to join a growing team. The role covers general neurology with opportunities for subspecialty interests and active outpatient practice across a large referral network.

The position supports inpatient consults, a telestroke program, and uses EPIC for medical records. Competitive salary based on experience with relocation and sign-on considerations.

Qualifications

• General neurology expertise with broad clinical practice.
• Board eligibility or certification in neurology preferred.
• Comfort with inpatient consultative roles and acute care.

Responsibilities

• Provide general neurology services to a large referral base.
• Collaborate with hospitalists for inpatient care.
• Engage in a telestroke program integrated with a major center.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation in the EPIC system.

Skills

General Neurology

Inpatient care

Telestroke

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

OCHSNER HEALTH BATON ROUGE is seeking a Neurologist to join our expanding group. Successful candidates will have skills and expertise in all aspects of General Neurology and subspecialty interests will be supported. Salary offered will be competitive and commensurate with experience and training.

Details Of The Position

• General or fellowship trained neurologists are encouraged to apply
• Active clinical practice with large referral base
• Inpatient work is consultative with hospitalists at Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge
• Telestroke Program is integrated with our large tertiary care center in New Orleans
• EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the Ochsner Health.

Compensation And Benefits

• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice insurance
• Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)

The Department of Neurology has a complement of over 40 neurologists system-wide with subspecialty representation in stroke, neurocritical care, interventional neurology, neuromuscular disease, movement disorders, epilepsy, MS, headache, cognitive disorders, sleep, traumatic brain injury and sports medicine. We are a Top 50 Neuroscience Center in the latest US News and World Report rankings.

The Greater Baton Rouge region is home to Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, a full-service, 150-bed facility, Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge and 13 Ochsner Health Centers across Tangipahoa, Livingston, East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Iberville Parishes. Nearly 2,000 employees serve our patients in the Greater Baton Rouge area, including more than 180 physicians and Advanced Practice Providers whose collective dedication to patient care is recognized for quality excellence by Becker’s Hospital Review, Healthgrades, Truven Health Analytics and Leapfrog. Ochsner Baton Rouge is a part of Ochsner Health, Louisiana’s largest non-profit healthcare delivery system. Ochsner is the only Louisiana hospital nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a "Best Hospital" across four specialty categories caring for patients from all 50 states and 80 countries worldwide each year.

Situated on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge represents the best of Louisiana’s vibrant culture. The capital city, located in Southeast Louisiana, is home to over 800,000 residents making it one of the most populous cities in the state. It is a very family-oriented city with great schools, 2 major universities (Louisiana State University and Southern University), restaurants, shopping, and an abundance of sports and cultural opportunities. Known for its great people, unique food, and lively music, Baton Rouge has something for everyone!

CVs will be reviewed by Richard M. Zweifler, M.D., System Chair of Neurology.

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