Physician - Vice Chair, Rheumatologist

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system as the Vice-Chair of the Department of Rheumatology in vibrant New Orleans. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in clinical care, education, and research while participating in leadership development programs. Ochsner Health is dedicated to providing exceptional patient-centered care and is recognized nationally for its excellence in various specialties. Embrace the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with multidisciplinary support, and help enhance the department's profile while serving a diverse patient population. If you are a passionate and experienced rheumatologist looking to make a difference, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Respected board certified rheumatologist with excellence in clinical care.
• Experience in research and education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in leadership development programs.
• Improve the department’s national profile and manage complex patients.

Skills

Clinical Care

Research

Education

Leadership Development

Education

Board Certification in Rheumatology

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.

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!

Position: Vice-Chair of the Department of Rheumatology

OCHSNER HEALTH in New Orleans is searching for a Vice-Chair of the Department of Rheumatology. The successful candidate will be a respected, board certified rheumatologist with a track record of excellence in clinical care, research, and education.

Academic rank and compensation package will be commensurate with academic qualifications and experience. In addition to clinical care, education, and research, the Vice-Chair will participate in Ochsner leadership development programs and work to improve the department’s national profile. The department currently includes seven staff physicians and four fellows. Ochsner Medical Center is the referral center for Ochsner Health, and the rheumatology department manages patients from across Louisiana and Mississippi with inflammatory rheumatic disease. The department has strong multidisciplinary support across the sub-specialties to assist in the management of our complex patients.

Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with a mission to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. Celebrating 80 years in 2022, it leads nationally in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, liver and heart transplants and pediatrics, among other areas. Ochsner is consistently named both the top hospital and top children’s hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report. The not-for-profit organization is inspiring healthier lives and stronger communities. Its focus is on preventing diseases and providing patient-centered care that is accessible, affordable, convenient, and effective.

New Orleans is one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in America. Amenities include multiple universities, academic centers, professional sports teams, world-class dining, cultural interests, renowned live entertainment, and music.

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