Physician - Section Head of Pediatric Neurology

Ascension St Vincent; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading children's hospital dedicated to innovation and exceptional patient care. As the Section Head of Child Neurology, you will lead a dynamic team of specialists in providing comprehensive care for pediatric patients. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of pediatric neurology, develop new programs, and enhance patient experiences. With a commitment to excellence and a collaborative environment, you will make a significant impact on the lives of children and their families. Embrace the chance to be part of a top-ranked hospital in Louisiana and contribute to groundbreaking pediatric care.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and managerial experience in pediatric neurology.
• Experience in program development and physician recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee practice growth and new program development.
• Manage budget and ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Program Development

Budget Management

Education

Board Certification in Child Neurology

Job description

We've made significant progress since opening in 1942, but our commitment remains unchanged: to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award, record, and patient success is due to our dedicated employees.

At Ochsner, whether directly caring for patients or supporting those who do, your work makes a difference. Join us at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Ochsner Children's Hospital is seeking a board-certified Child Neurologist to serve as Section Head in New Orleans, LA. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership, team building, program development, and managerial experience. Responsibilities include practice growth, new program development, patient experience, physician recruiting, budget management, productivity, quality, and medical staff oversight.

The Neurology section comprises four physicians and two NPs, with plans to add a fifth neurologist and a third NP by summer 2025. Our faculty are fellowship-trained in Epilepsy, Neuromuscular Medicine, and Headache. The team collaborates with pediatric neurosurgeons specializing in epilepsy surgery and neurostimulation, supporting comprehensive care including surgical epilepsy management.

Our comprehensive Ochsner Children's program includes 88 primary care pediatricians across Louisiana and Mississippi, and over 270 pediatric specialists. We offer a full range of pediatric specialty services, including congenital heart surgery, liver and bone marrow transplants, advanced GI and Hepatology, spine surgery, Hematology-Oncology, Cleft Palate/Cranio-Facial Surgery, and a multidisciplinary developmental pediatrics center.

We care for patients in a 67-bed Level IV Neonatal ICU, a 14-bed PICU, a 12-bed pediatric CV-ICU, a Pediatric EMU, and a 44-bed pediatric acute unit, supported by a dedicated transport team. Construction is underway for a new 5-story Children's Hospital, opening in 2028.

Ochsner Children's Hospital hosts an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency, teaching residents from Tulane-Ochsner and medical students from Tulane and the University of Queensland. We also participate in numerous research studies and trials.

Our hospital has ranked in multiple subspecialties in US News and World Report's top 50 Children's Hospitals for 8 consecutive years, including being the #1 Children's Hospital in Louisiana!

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

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