Physician - Neuroendovascular Surgeon

Ochsner Health•Baton Rouge, LA

30d•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! Neuroendovascular Surgeons Job Duties: Use minimally invasive, catheter-based techniques to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the brain, neck and spinal cord. Acquire and examine patient clinical history, perform physical examination, choose, order and perform appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret results. Consult with physicians, nurses, patients and patients’ families concerning treatment and care. Refer cases to specialists as indicated, maintaining continuity of care. Provide medical direction to healthcare staff and assist in developing and implementing education, training and in-service programs for the healthcare staff. Various administrative duties and participate in committees. Maintain patient records according to hospital policies and procedures. Remain a member of the active staff of hospitals. Provide call coverage. Travel to worksites in Lafayette weekly. Employer: Lafayette Health Ventures, Inc. Geographic area of employment: Lafayette, LA. Travel to worksites in Lafayette weekly

Requirements

MD or DO
License to practice medicine in Louisiana.
Completion of a neurovascular surgery fellowship.
Applicants must reference REQ_00254534 and apply online at www.ochsner.org/careers

Responsibilities

Use minimally invasive, catheter-based techniques to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the brain, neck and spinal cord.
Acquire and examine patient clinical history, perform physical examination, choose, order and perform appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret results.
Consult with physicians, nurses, patients and patients’ families concerning treatment and care.
Refer cases to specialists as indicated, maintaining continuity of care.
Provide medical direction to healthcare staff and assist in developing and implementing education, training and in-service programs for the healthcare staff.
Various administrative duties and participate in committees.
Maintain patient records according to hospital policies and procedures.
Remain a member of the active staff of hospitals.
Provide call coverage.
Travel to worksites in Lafayette weekly.