Physician - Joint Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgeon

Ochsner Health • Central, MS

116d

About The Position

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with Joint Replacement training. Ochsner Health and internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon James R. Andrews, MD have created The Ochsner Andrews Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Institute. Building upon Ochsner’s award-winning sports medicine program, which includes highly trained sports professionals like athletic trainers, physical therapists, fellow-trained surgeons, performance training coaches, primary care and physical medicine and rehabilitation sports physicians, Dr. Andrews brings his expertise, research, and education platform, newly launched as Andrews Medicine, to strengthen the best-in-class care for patients and athletes across Louisiana and Mississippi.

Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon.
• Joint Replacement training.

Responsibilities

• General Orthopedic Coverage with 3 Surgeons, 1 Orthopedic-Spine Surgeon, and 2 APPs.
• Working directly with other Orthopedic physicians and APPs.
• Join a highly collegial system-wide group comprised of general orthopedics and orthopedic sub-specialties.
• Participate in call: 1 day per week and share city-wide call for the weekend, with weekends every 6th weekend.
• Utilize dedicated OR time and space in the Ambulatory building connected to the clinic space.
• Engage in an integrated practice model with a strong internal referral network.
• Collaborate with 24/7 reliable hospitalists onsite.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree