Surgery - General Physician

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CHRISTUS Health as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Ochsner Health in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide innovative care at a state-of-the-art facility. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for research and teaching in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Paid vacation, holidays, and CME

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans (401k, 403b, 457b)

Relocation assistance

Malpractice and tail insurance

Qualifications

• Board eligible or certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Interest in aortic surgery and catheter-based therapies.
• Ability to work positively in a high-acuity environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate patient care with clinical staff.
• Participate in catheter-based valve technologies.
• Lead vascular surgery services.

Skills

Cardiovascular Surgery

Team Collaboration

Patient Care

Education

Completed accredited Cardiovascular Surgery Fellowship

Job description

Job Opportunity: Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Ochsner Health Christus

Since 1942, Ochsner has been dedicated to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating. We recognize that our progress is driven by our committed employees who make a difference every day.

Join us at Ochsner Health, whether you work directly with patients or support those who do, and discover your future in healthcare.

Position: Cardiothoracic Surgeon

In collaboration with the department's clinical staff, the Ochsner Staff Physician will provide and coordinate patient care, adhering to our core values: Patients First, Integrity, Compassion, Inclusivity, Teamwork, and Excellence.

About the Department

We are part of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Christus Ochsner Health in Southwest Louisiana, located at St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles. Our team utilizes state-of-the-art technology and innovative approaches for treating heart, lung, and foregut/esophageal diseases. The John & Sylvia Stelly Regional Heart Center features a new Hybrid OR suite and performs TAVR procedures, Robotic Da Vinci thoracic surgeries, and minimally invasive cardiac surgeries.

Region Highlights

The area offers a comprehensive cardiology program within the ACC-designated Heart Center. Our cardiac surgery program has a longstanding history, supported by advanced post-operative care technologies like Impella, UF/Aquadex, and hemodynamic monitoring systems. Opportunities for research, teaching, and community engagement are abundant, along with a growing thoracic robotic surgery program.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Paid vacation, holidays, and CME
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans (401k, 403b, 457b)
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice and tail insurance
• Tort-reform state benefits

Responsibilities

The candidate should have completed an accredited Cardiovascular Surgery Fellowship and be board eligible or certified. Preference for candidates with a broad skill set, interest in all facets of cardiovascular surgery, and specialized interest in aortic surgery and catheter-based therapies (TEVAR). The role includes participation in catheter-based valve technologies and leading vascular surgery services.

The ability to work positively with a multidisciplinary team, patients, and families in a high-acuity environment is essential.

Apply Today!

Ochsner Health requires all applicants to apply through our careers website. Remote work is not available for residents of Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Accessibility & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to accessibility and inclusion. For accommodations or accessibility concerns, contact our HR Employee Solution Center. We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.