Physician - OB Hospitalist

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in New Orleans is seeking a Physician - OB Hospitalist to deliver and coordinate patient care. The successful candidate will navigate clinical conditions, prescribe medications, and ensure compliance with care standards. Board certification or eligibility as well as a valid MD/DO license is required. This is a full-time position with a focus on quality patient care and teamwork in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in primary specialty.
• Must hold a valid MD/DO license.
• Willingness to maintain clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients to diagnose conditions and prescribe treatments.
• Document patient encounters in the Electronic Health Record.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to formulate care plans.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Skills

Board certified or eligible for certification

Licensed practicing provider (MD/DO)

Knowledgeable on current laws and regulations

Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Join to apply for the Physician - OB Hospitalist role at Ochsner Health. Ochsner has been serving the community since 1942, and we remain committed to healing, educating, and innovating. As a Physician - OB Hospitalist, you will provide and coordinate patient care in accordance with Ochsner’s core values: Patients First, Integrity, Compassion, Inclusivity, Teamwork, and Excellence. The successful candidate will:

• Examine patients to diagnose clinical conditions and prescribe appropriate medication, treatments, and follow‑up care.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.
• Provide direct and indirect care by working with a multidisciplinary team to formulate treatment plans.
• Document patient encounters in the Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.
• Request additional medical evaluations and make referrals as necessary.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and hold others to those standards.
• Collaborate with all department members to provide quality patient care.
• Ensure accurate coding of all patient visits.
• Comply with policies, procedures, bylaws, and standards of care that align with accreditation, state and federal licensure, Medicare, Medicaid, and other regulatory requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Board certified or eligible for certification in the physician’s primary specialty.
• Licensed practicing provider (MD/DO).
• Credentialed and willing to maintain clinical practice.

Additional Requirements:

• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the area of responsibility.
• Compliance & Privacy Program adherence, including immediate reporting of unethical or questionable behaviors.
• Physical demands: Light work (exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, etc.) and ability to travel within and between facilities.
• Handling of hazardous drugs and contaminated products as required.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Contact HR Employee Solution Center (504‑842‑4748, option 1) for accommodation requests only. Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on‑site. Individuals who reside in certain states or districts are not eligible for remote work.