Physician - Rheumatologist

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

4d • 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!

Requirements

• MD or DO
• License to practice medicine in Louisiana
• Completion of a rheumatology fellowship
• Applicants must reference REQ_[insert#] and apply online at www.ochsner.org/careers

Responsibilities

• Examine and diagnose diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system and immune system.
• Consult with patients to determine appropriate course of treatment.
• Recommend and orders tests to determine extent of illness and to aid diagnoses.
• Maintain completed medical records.
• Attend and participate in scheduled department and organization administrative initiatives.
• Use all available resources in diagnosis and treatment in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner.
• Confer with consulting physicians, nurses, patients and patients' families concerning treatment and care of patients.
• Refer those cases that require specialist services while maintaining responsibility to assure that continuity of care is provided.
• Administrative duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees