Physician, Nephrologist

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY Nephrologist Job Duties: Diagnose and treat disease conditions involving the kidneys and provide renal replacement therapy to patients with acute and chronic renal failure in the form of peritoneal and hemodialysis. Diagnose and treat the entire realm of kidney disease. In both the inpatient and outpatient settings, evaluate, diagnose, treat, monitor and manage the pre- and post-transplant care of kidney transplant patients. Order and execute tests, analyses and diagnostic images of patients with kidney conditions. Examine patients using medical instruments and equipment, analyzing results, diagnosing condition, administering and prescribing treatment regimen, including dialysis. Refer patients to other specialists as indicated. Travel to worksites in New Orleans metropolitan area frequently.

Requirements

• License to practice medicine in Louisiana.
• Completion of a nephrology fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat disease conditions involving the kidneys and provide renal replacement therapy to patients with acute and chronic renal failure in the form of peritoneal and hemodialysis.
• Diagnose and treat the entire realm of kidney disease.
• In both the inpatient and outpatient settings, evaluate, diagnose, treat, monitor and manage the pre- and post-transplant care of kidney transplant patients.
• Order and execute tests, analyses and diagnostic images of patients with kidney conditions.
• Examine patients using medical instruments and equipment, analyzing results, diagnosing condition, administering and prescribing treatment regimen, including dialysis.
• Refer patients to other specialists as indicated.
• Travel to worksites in New Orleans metropolitan area frequently.

What This Job Offers

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