Physician - Hospital Medicine

Ochsner Health•Slidell, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Ochsner Health in Slidell, LA is seeking physicians to join our hospitalist team. BC/BE Internal Medicine and Family Medicine physicians are welcomed to apply. Hospital Medicine was established at Ochsner in 1992 and has grown into a stable group of over 50 members. The role offers a 7 on 7 off block schedule with flexibility, and dedicated nocturnists cover nights. The position includes base compensation plus up to $40K in incentives, with an average census of 14-18 patients. Support includes E-ICU intensivist coverage and open ICUs at community hospitals. The team utilizes the EPIC medical record system with remote access capabilities and is supported by dedicated RN and Social Work Clinical Care Coordinators. There is an opportunity for a community-based academic appointment. Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision. Ochsner Health healed more than 876,000 people from across the globe in 2019, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services. Ochsner Health is a national leader, named the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region. As a suburb of New Orleans, the North Shore Region, offers a family-oriented community with the amenities of New Orleans just 30 minutes away. Known for its many festivals and community events, parks and recreational activities for both adults and children, St. Tammany Parish is ranked #1 in the state for its outstanding, award winning school system.

Requirements

BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physicians.
Ability to work a 7 on 7 off block schedule.
Proficiency with EPIC medical record system.
Interest in geriatrics (for specific facility roles).

Nice To Haves

Interest in geriatrics.
Interest in leadership development.
Interest in research.
Interest in resident and medical student teaching.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care as part of the hospitalist team.
Manage an average census of 14-18 patients.
Collaborate with E-ICU intensivists and other healthcare professionals.
Utilize EPIC medical record system for patient documentation.
Participate in academic committees and projects.
Provide clinical training to medical students and residents.
Potentially work with skilled nursing and long term acute care facilities, with an interest in geriatrics.