Physician-Neurosurgeon

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Lafayette, LA

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! Neurosurgeon Job Duties: Treat neurological problems with surgeries and medications. Perform full array of neurosurgical procedures, including neuro-oncology surgeries. Examine patient clinical history, choose, order and perform appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret results. Consult with physicians, nurses, patients and patients’ families concerning treatment and care and transmission risks, prophylaxis and precautions. 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. Employer: Lafayette Health Ventures, Inc. Geographic area of employment: Lafayette, LA.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O.
License to practice medicine in Louisiana
Completion of a neurosurgery residency

Responsibilities

Treat neurological problems with surgeries and medications.
Perform full array of neurosurgical procedures, including neuro-oncology surgeries.
Examine patient clinical history, choose, order and perform appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret results.
Consult with physicians, nurses, patients and patients’ families concerning treatment and care and transmission risks, prophylaxis and precautions.
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.