Physician - Neurologist

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ochsner Health Baton Rouge is seeking a neurologist to join its expanding group. General neurologists and fellowship-trained neurologists are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will practice general neurology, with subspecialty interests supported. The role includes active clinical practice with a large referral base and consultative inpatient work alongside hospitalists at Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge. The telestroke program is integrated with Ochsner’s large tertiary care center in New Orleans. The Ochsner Health system uses the EPIC medical record platform throughout its facilities. The Department of Neurology has more than 40 neurologists system-wide, with subspecialty representation in stroke, neurocritical care, interventional neurology, neuromuscular disease, movement disorders, epilepsy, MS, headache, cognitive disorders, sleep, traumatic brain injury, and sports medicine. The department is described as part of a Top 50 Neuroscience Center in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge is a full-service, 150-bed facility. Ochsner Baton Rouge is part of Ochsner Health, Louisiana’s largest nonprofit healthcare delivery system. The Greater Baton Rouge region includes Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge and 13 Ochsner Health Centers across several parishes. The job posting describes Baton Rouge as a family-oriented city with schools, universities, restaurants, shopping, and sports and cultural opportunities. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and training. CVs will be reviewed by Richard M. Zweifler, M.D., System Chair of Neurology.

Requirements

Expertise and skills in all aspects of general neurology.
General neurologists and fellowship-trained neurologists are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide active clinical care in general neurology.
Perform consultative inpatient work with hospitalists at Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge.
Participate in the integrated telestroke program, which is connected with Ochsner’s tertiary care center in New Orleans.