Physician – Pediatric Urologist – Academic and Community

Ochsner LSU Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Health Sciences Center is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible fellowship-trained Pediatric Urologist to join our established academic urology practice in Shreveport, LA. Completion of an accredited Pediatric Urology Fellowship through the AUA/SPU pathway is required.

This role offers an opportunity to build in a region with significant unmet demand, supported by a robust academic framework and a dedicated team, including 7 urologists, 7 APPs, and 10

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible fellowship-trained pediatric urologist.
• Completion of an accredited pediatric urology fellowship through the AUA/SPU pathway.

Responsibilities

• Blend of inpatient and outpatient work.
• da Vinci Xi robotic access for procedures.
• Support from pediatric hospitalists and NICU/PICU teams.
• Opportunity to lead and grow pediatric urology for North Louisiana and the Ark-La-Tex.
• Join an established academic practice with strong referral networks.

Skills

Board Certification

Education

Pediatric Urology Fellowship

Job description

Physician - Pediatric Urologist - Academic and Community

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Health Sciences Center

is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible fellowship-trained Pediatric Urologist to join our established academic urology practice in Shreveport, Louisiana. Completion of an accredited Pediatric Urology Fellowship through the appropriate AUA/SPU pathway required.

This is an opportunity to step into an established pediatric urology practice with approximately 40 years of history in the region, while benefiting from the academic resources and resident support of LSU Health Shreveport and the efficiency, compensation, and infrastructure of Regional Urology.

Highlights of the Position:

• $600,000 starting compensation with reasonable incentives that allow $800k+ in first year for Board-Eligible/Certified Urologists.

• Established pediatric urology patient population and referral base

• Flexible shared call with Resident primary call

• 7 urologists, 7 APPs, 10 urology residents

• Resident inpatient support

• Pediatric surgical specialists available within the system

• Opportunity to lead and grow Pediatric Urology for North Louisiana and the Ark-La-Tex

• Longstanding referral relationships with significant unmet regional demand

• Opportunity to build a busy academic Pediatric Urology practice without sacrificing quality of life.

This position:

• Blend of inpatient and outpatient

• da Vinci Xi robotic access

• Dedicated surgical block time available

• Dedicated pediatric inpatient unit

• Pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, pediatric anesthesia/sedation resources

• Pediatric nursing and critical-care support

• Level II Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

• Dedicated urology specific ASC - VERY UNIQUE - 3 full operating rooms

• Clinic, procedure rooms, and ORs within the same building

• Efficient turnover and workflow

• Join our team at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level

Compensation and Benefits:

• $600,000 starting compensation for Board-Eligible/Certified Urologists

• Significant RVU-based production incentives to boost total compensation

• All call is paid at a very competitive rate

• Low cost of living + short commutes

• Malpractice coverage provided

• Generous Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• Multiple retirement plan options