Physician - Pediatric Rheumatologist

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

1d • 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! Ochsner Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Rheumatologist to join their interdisciplinary team in New Orleans, LA. The candidate for this position must have completed a Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship from an ACGME accredited program. Ochsner Children’s includes: · More than 85 primary care pediatricians and 290+ subspecialists across 27 locations in Louisiana and Mississippi. · The region’s leader in complex pediatric care, with advanced programs in: o Congenital heart surgery and cardiac transplantation o Liver and bone marrow transplantation o Hematology-Oncology and AYA Oncology o Advanced GI and Hepatology o A comprehensive surgical subspecialty group, including craniofacial and advanced spine surgery o The Gulf South’s only comprehensive developmental pediatrics center Facilities & Growth · 67-bed Level IV NICU · 14-bed PICU and 12-bed CVICU · 4-bed NAEC-accredited Level IV Pediatric EMU · 44-bed Pediatric Acute Care Unit with a dedicated Pediatric ED · 24/7 neonatal and pediatric transport team with ground, rotary, and fixed-wing aircraft support · Future growth: construction underway for a new 5-story Children’s Hospital, opening in late 2027/early 2028 and planned expansion of neonatal services Education & Research · ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program, plus the Ochsner Pediatric Residency Program. · Teaching opportunities with medical students from Tulane University and the University of Queensland. · Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (currently in LCME accreditation). · Faculty who publishes hundreds of research papers annually and lead multi-center studies and clinical trials. Recognition · Consistently ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Top 50 Children’s Hospitals for Cardiology and Heart Surgery for multiple consecutive years over the last decade. · Proud to be recognized as the #1 Children’s Hospital in Louisiana. If you would like more information about our program or would like to discuss this position with Dr. William “Billy” Lennarz, System Medical Director of Pediatrics, and Dr. Ryan Himes, System Associate Chair of Pediatrics, please contact Courtney Lawhun, Physician Recruiter, at [email protected]. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Ochsner Health is the leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. For 12 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana. Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection not found anywhere else in the region. In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.5 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries. Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians. To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit https://www.ochsner.org/. Ochsner Health is proud to be an Employer of Choice. Ranked one of Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024 Becker's Healthcare listed Ochsner Health as 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare Awarded Culture Awards for Purpose and Values and Healthcare Industry by Top Workplace Ranked as a 2023 Top Workplace in the USA! The Top Workplaces USA award is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by the employees of participating workplaces. Awarded Top Work Places 2023 for six consecutive years by The Times-Picayune Earned 2022-2023 Great Place to Work Certification™ Ochsner Health named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023 Opportunities listed here represent open positions at Ochsner Health and Ochsner Health managed entities.

Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible
• Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship from an ACGME accredited program

Responsibilities

• Provide primarily outpatient consultative care to infants, children, and adolescents with known or suspected rheumatologic conditions.
• Opportunities to partner with medical and surgical colleagues to serve children with complex conditions in multidisciplinary programs.
• Teach medical students, residents, and allied health students.
• Clinical and translational research opportunities abound for qualified candidates.
• Academic appointment commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees