Physician - Pediatric Cardiologist

Ochsner Health System; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Part time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in Lafayette seeks a second BC/BE Pediatric Cardiologist with advanced training in fetal echocardiography. The position includes responsibilities for outpatient clinics and inpatient consultations, contributing to a well-established pediatric cardiology network.

Join a dedicated team serving the region's children, where you can make a significant impact. Ochsner offers a renowned pediatric residency program and numerous educational opportunities.

If interested, please contact Courtney Lawhun at [e-mail] for additional information.

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Interest in fetal echocardiography is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinic and inpatient consultations.
• Engage in limited regional clinic activities.

Skills

BC/BE Pediatric Cardiology

Fetal echocardiography

Education

ACGME-accredited pediatric residency

Job description

## Physician - Pediatric CardiologistApplylocations: Lafayette - Acadiana Region - Louisianatime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ\_00265232**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!**Ochsner Children's Health Center in Lafayette is seeking a second BC/BE Pediatric Cardiologist. Interest and advanced training in fetal echocardiography is highly desirable. Responsibilities will include outpatient clinic, inpatient consultations, and limited regional clinic activities. The Lafayette campus is an integral component of the Ochsner Children's Hospital cardiology network.**Ochsner Children’s includes:**· More than **85 primary care pediatricians** and **290+ subspecialists** across 27 locations in Louisiana and Mississippi.· The region’s leader in complex pediatric care, with advanced programs in:o Congenital heart surgery and cardiac transplantationo Liver and bone marrow transplantationo Hematology-Oncology and AYA Oncologyo Advanced GI and Hepatologyo A comprehensive surgical subspecialty group, including craniofacial and advanced spine surgeryo The Gulf South’s only comprehensive **developmental pediatrics center** **Facilities & Growth**· **67-bed Level IV NICU**· **14-bed PICU** and **12-bed CVICU**· **4-bed NAEC-accredited Level IV Pediatric EMU**· **44-bed Pediatric Acute Care Unit** with a dedicated Pediatric ED· **24/7 neonatal and pediatric transport team** with ground, rotary, and fixed-wing aircraft support· **Future growth:** construction underway for a new **5-story Children’s Hospital**, opening in late 2027/early **2028** and planned expansion of neonatal services **Education & Research**· ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program, plus the **Ochsner Pediatric Residency Program**.· Teaching opportunities with medical students from **Tulane University** and the **University of Queensland**.· **Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine** (currently in LCME accreditation).· Faculty who publishes **hundreds of research papers annually** and lead **multi-center studies and clinical trials**. **Recognition**· Consistently ranked in *U.S. News & World Report’s* Top 50 Children’s Hospitals for Cardiology and Heart Surgery for **multiple consecutive years over the last decade.**· Proud to be recognized as the **#1 Children’s Hospital in Louisiana**.**If you would like more information about our program or would like to discuss this position with Dr. Sam Lucas, System Section Head, please contact Courtney Lawhun, Physician Recruiter, at*****[e-mail]******.*****Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!*****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 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.****Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or******[e-mail]******. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.***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.