Physician - Adult Reconstruction Surgeon

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Ochsner Health – DEPARTMENT of ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible ADULT RECONSTRUCTION SURGEON to help grow our Orthopedic program. Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. You will practice within a system of 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Gulf South.

Ochsner delivers the highest level of specialized orthopedic care in the Gulf South, with outstanding colleagues and services across joint replacement, sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, pediatric orthopedics, orthopedic oncology and more.
We are expanding our Adult Reconstruction program across the organization to meet growing patient demand, and we are seeking 3 Board Certified/Board Eligible orthopedic surgeons to build it with us, one at each site. Join our team at one of these locations:

- Ochsner Baton Rouge, located at the Grove – join a collaborative group of 9 orthopedic surgeons, 3 primary care sports medicine physicians and 11 advanced practice providers, with a shared call rotation.

- Ochsner Rush, located in Meridian, MS – join a group of 4 orthopedic surgeons and 2 advanced practice providers, with a shared call rotation.

- Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital – join a group of 11 orthopedic surgeons, 2 primary care sports medicine physicians and 12 advanced practice providers in a growing market, practicing at a dedicated orthopedic hospital and clinic with a shared call rotation.

Our facilities give you state-of-the-art resources, the latest in robotics and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to patient care. You will work in a supportive environment that fosters your professional growth and development.

We are seeking talented, dedicated surgeons who are committed to exceptional patient care and to advancing the field of orthopedic surgery.

Compensation and Benefits:

- Salary is commensurate with experience and training.

- Paid vacation, holidays, and CME.

- Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

- Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social, and mental health.

- Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b).

- Relocation assistance.

- Malpractice and tail insurance.

Why Choose Ochsner Health:

- Flexible schedules that support a healthy work-life balance.

- An integrated health care delivery model with multi-specialty collaboration, a large internal referral network and innovative resources dedicated to improving patient care and your ease of practice.

- A physician-led organization that gives you the tools and support you need to care for your patients.

- Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership and community service.

- EPIC medical record platform used throughout the health system.

- Our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is demonstrated by hiring a workforce that celebrates individual uniqueness among people and cultures. We focus our efforts in key areas that correlate back to our core values of Patient First, Compassion, Integrity, Inclusivity, Excellence and Teamwork.

We are unable to accept J-1 visa candidates.

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