Physician - PRN Interventional Cardiology

Ochsner Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge is seeking a board-eligible/board-certified Interventional Cardiologist to join a dynamic practice. The position provides an opportunity to work in a collegial environment, collaborating with other specialists to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Key highlights include a $75,000 sign-on bonus, competitive compensation packages, and a physician-led organization committed to professional development and innovative patient care. Ochsner Health promotes a healthy work-life balance and utilizes advanced technology, including the Epic medical record platform.

Qualifications

• Must be board-eligible or board-certified in Interventional Cardiology.
• Experience in advanced heart failure and vascular surgery preferred.
• Familiarity with EKGs and cardiac ultrasound necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform interventional cardiology procedures.
• Manage patient care in a collaborative clinic environment.
• Participate in shared call rotation for hospital coverage.

Skills

Interventional cardiology

Advanced heart failure treatment

Vascular surgery

Electrophysiology

Education

Board-eligible/board-certified

Tools

EKG

Holter and event monitoring

Cardiac ultrasound

Vascular ultrasound

Job description

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.

Ochsner Health Baton Rouge is seeking a board-eligible/board-certified Interventional Cardiologist to join its busy practice. Our group consists of 3 interventional cardiologists, 2 non‑invasive cardiologists, and 4 advanced practitioners.

Position Highlights

• Rotating physicians who offer advanced heart failure, TAVR, vascular surgery, and electrophysiology support.
• Our physicians cover one hospital.
• General call is every fifth night for all physicians, and interventional backup is every third night. We rotate cath lab days, weekly hospital coverage, and night and weekend call. Weekly hospital coverage includes weekend rounding. As the group grows, call will become less frequent.
• Each physician rotates to 3 clinic locations for their practice.
• Our diagnostic department performs EKGs, Holter and event monitoring, exercise stress tests (including nuclear), cardiac ultrasound (to include stress echo and dobutamine stress echo), vascular ultrasound.
• We have an arrhythmia/device clinic and cardiac rehab.

Why Choose Ochsner Health

• Flexible schedules to support a healthy work‑life balance.
• Integrated health care delivery model with multispecialty collaboration, a large internal referral network, and innovative resources dedicated to improving patient care and supporting ease of practice.
• Physician‑led organization that ensures our providers are given the tools and support needed to care for patients.
• Professional development opportunities in physician leadership and community service.
• Epic medical record platform utilized throughout the health system to enhance flexibility in patient management.

Compensation and Benefits

• $75,000 sign‑on bonus
• Competitive, production‑based compensation
• Paid vacation, holidays, and CME
• Full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement options (401(k), 403(b), and 457(b))
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice and tail coverage

About Ochsner Health Baton Rouge

The Greater Baton Rouge region hosts 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 patients in the Greater Baton Rouge area, including more than 180 physicians and advanced practice providers.

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.