Physician – Rheumatology

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Slidell, LA

13d•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 Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Rheumatologist . Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South. Ochsner Health’s expanding team includes physicians with expertise in the following rheumatic diseases: Rheumatoid arthritis Systemic lupus erythematosus Spondylarthropathies including ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis and enteropathic arthritis Inflammatory myositis Systemic sclerosis Gout and calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease Behcet’s disease Systemic sarcoidosis Rheumatic complications in transplant medicine Position Highlights : Clinics are located on the North Shore of New Orleans within St. Tammany Parish Infusion suites located within Slidell Memorial Hospital No hospital call required Integrated practice model with strong, internal referral network Complement services immediately offered at regional clinic health centers with Lab, diagnostic and outpatient surgical services offered Support available from specialists throughout the Ochsner Health System EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the Ochsner Health System Tort reform state With a panel of over 6,600 unique patients and practice growth exceeding 6%,the Ochsner Rheumatology Department serves patients throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. To meet the constant demand for services, Rheumatology has led innovative initiatives for access to care including virtual direct to consumer visits. With priority focus on our patients, the Rheumatology team has achieved the 93rd percentile for “Likelihood to Recommend the Practice” in Press Ganey reporting for patient experience in healthcare facilities.

Requirements

Board Certified/Board Eligible Rheumatologist

Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience and training
Paid vacation, holidays and CME
Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental health
Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
Relocation assistance
Malpractice and tail insurance
Flexible schedules to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
Integrated health care delivery model with multi-specialty collaboration, large internal referral network and innovative resources dedicated to improving patient care and your ease of practice.
Physician-led organization that ensures our providers are given the tools and support needed to care for patients.
Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership and community service.
EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the health system to enhance flexibility in patient management.