Chest Radiologist - Section Head

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Chest Radiologist to join their Radiology department. Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with a significant presence across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Gulf South, boasting over 36,000 employees and 4,600 affiliated physicians. The Department of Radiology provides a comprehensive range of services utilizing advanced technology and radiology-guided therapies. As a leading radiologic academic center in the Gulf South, Ochsner supports research, including innovation with AI and Natural Language Processing, and utilizes a unified PACs and RIS system for data mining. The Cardiothoracic Radiology Section has strong collaborations with Pulmonary Medicine, Thoracic Surgery, the Cancer Service Line, and Cardiology, and is involved in a Lung Screening program and a Congenital Heart Surgical program. Remote reading and flexible work opportunities, including options for no call or weekends at some locations, are available. The department also supports a Radiology residency program at Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans.

Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible Chest Radiologist
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be able to obtain a Louisiana medical license.
• Must be able to obtain Ochsner and/or other appropriate hospital credentials.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Cardiothoracic Radiology.
• Experience with AI and Natural Language Processing in radiology.
• Experience in academic radiology centers.
• Experience with multidisciplinary conferences.
• Experience with Lung Screening programs.
• Experience with Congenital Heart Surgical programs.
• Experience with Interventional Cardiology programs for TAVR.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and treatment procedures using advanced technology.
• Engage in research, including innovation with AI and Natural Language Processing.
• Collaborate with Pulmonary Medicine, Thoracic Surgery, the Cancer Service Line, and Cardiology.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences.
• Support the Lung Screening program.
• Contribute to the Congenital Heart Surgical program in partnership with Pediatric Radiology.
• Involvement in the Interventional Cardiology program for TAVR.
• Potentially teach within the Radiology residency program.

Benefits

• Very Competitive Salary
• Remote opportunities available
• 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
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership and community service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior