Physician – Pediatric Urologist – Academic and Community

Ochsner Health System; United States; On-site; USD 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Plan Options

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Health Sciences Center seek a Board Certified/Board Eligible pediatric urologist to join our academic urology practice in Shreveport, LA. Completion of an accredited Pediatric Urology Fellowship is required.

The position offers a strong starting compensation of $600,000 with incentives that can reach $800k+ in the first year for board-certified/eligible urologists, a robust patient base, and opportunities to lead and grow the field across North Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in urology.
• Fellowship training in pediatric urology as required.

Responsibilities

• Join an established academic pediatric urology practice.
• Lead and grow Pediatric Urology for North Louisiana and Ark-La-Tex.
• Provide a blend of inpatient and outpatient care with robotic assistance (da Vinci Xi).
• Collaborate with pediatric surgical specialists and inpatient teams.

Skills

Board Certification/Board Eligible

Pediatric Urology Fellowship

Education

Fellowship in Pediatric Urology

Job description

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.

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.
• 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 with reasonable incentives that allow $800k+ in first year 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

Work & Live in Shreveport

Shreveport offers a comfortable Southern lifestyle with excellent schools, diverse restaurants, and cultural attractions — perfect for families and professionals alike.

Visa sponsorship (J1/H1B) available.

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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, NewJersey, NewYork, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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.

The Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana provides healthcare to more than 140,000 patients across North Louisiana with 600,000 clinic visits annually. There are more than 20 locations, including North Louisiana’s onlyLevelITraumaCenter and LevelII Pediatric Trauma Center at its acute care hospital, a newly renovated hospital with women's and children's servicesin Shreveport, La. and an acute care hospital in Monroe, La. designated as a Level III Trauma Center. Ochsner LSU Health has more than 4,200 employees that work alongside the Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Physician Group of 950 physicians and residents in more than 65 specialties and subspecialties.