Physician - Trauma Surgery - Full Time Academic

Ochsner Health • Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- Shreveport is seeking candidates for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor or Professor level to serve in the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and Emergency General Surgery as part of our Department of Surgery. Candidates must be fellowship trained and BE/BC in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. The Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and Emergency General Surgery works in a tertiary care hospital serving an urban and rural population of approximately 2.5 million, encompassing 25,000 square miles in Louisiana, East Texas, and Southwestern Arkansas. Expectations are to cover full scope of trauma care with a strong network of primary care and specialty support on staff. Academic practice involving patient care, resident and medical student education, and clinical and/or basic science research is expected. The surgeon who joins this team must be prepared for a very busy practice in an urban environment with high acuity, including 20% – 30% rates of penetrating trauma.

Requirements

• Fellowship trained in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high-volume trauma center.
• Interest in academic medicine and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide full scope of trauma care.
• Participate in Surgical Critical Care fellowship education.
• Engage in patient care, resident and medical student education.
• Conduct clinical and/or basic science research.
• Publish research findings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and nurses.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience and training.
• Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Generous Relocation Benefit.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Optional Retirement Plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree