Physician - Chief of the Section of Cardiology - Full Time Academic

Ochsner Health System and Louisiana State University Health Science Center- Shreveport is seeking a full-time Chief of the Section of Cardiology. This position will serve a critical role in the education of medical and allied health students, interns and residents in the Department of Medicine, fellows in the Section of Cardiology, and the faculty in the Section of Cardiology. The incumbent will serve as leader of the group of Cardiologists, advising the Chairperson regarding the hiring of faculty and staff and all other matters related to this group of physicians and staff employed within this group.

The Chief of the Section of Cardiology will serve a critical role in the care of patients with cardiac illnesses, oversee the care of patients on the Cardiology service and in the Coronary Care Unit, provide consultative care to other physicians in the University regarding patients with Cardiac illnesses and undertake procedures needed for the care of patients with cardiac illnesses.

A Day in the Life, what you will be doing:

• Promoting clinical production and creating opportunities in all department sections
• Leading by example in clinical excellence and clinical productivity
• Maintaining the clinical schedule and ensuring coverage for all clinical areas
• Review and submission of annual financial reports and budget requests
• Optimization of clinic operations via appropriate staffing, cooperation with APPs/scheduling/nurses/MAs/staff, and resource utilization in conjunction with leadership
• Developing and monitoring goals and business plans for all department sections
• Creation, implementation and review of appropriate quality metrics for faculty
• Assisting in the development of community outreach resources and programs
• Participation in leadership discussions regarding operations, clinical needs/barriers, services, etc.
• Lead and supervise regularly scheduled educational meetings
• Maintain office hour availability M-F outside of clinical responsibilities

What you will need:

Candidates must have the following qualifications to be considered:

• Have an M.D.
• Be eligible for medical licensure and clinical practice in the state of Louisiana
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in the field of Cardiology
• Provide evidence of experience in the field of Cardiology
• Show competency in the interpretation of EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, cardiac catheterization, and other relevant tests, as well as the management of patients with cardiac illnesses, both acute and chronic
• Excellent communication skills to interface with learners, faculty, healthcare teams, administrators, community organizations and donors
• J1 and H1b welcome to apply

Nice to Have:

The preferred candidate will also have the following:

• Proven record of administrative and academic leadership
• Demonstrated experience and accomplishments in Interventional Cardiology

Candidates must be clinically active, highly motivated and possess the leadership skills necessary to ensure a commitment of excellence in all areas of the program.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

Founded in October 2018, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is a public-private partnership between the nationally recognized health system Ochsner Health and the academic and research center LSU Health Shreveport.

Ochsner LSU Health began with a vision to expand access to great care and improve the health and wellness of our communities — making our region a healthy place to live, work and raise a family. We're proud of the progress we've made in the last three years, and we continue to look forward to giving our best to North Louisiana including improving and expanding facilities, enhancing patient-centered technology, growing the medical school and enhancing research.

Building on the strengths of both partners, we are able to lead our region in healthcare and deliver preventative, primary and acute care services.

Shreveport is located in the northwest corner of Louisiana, 15 miles from Texas, and 185 miles directly east of Dallas on Interstate 20. Shreveport and its sister city across the Red River (Bossier City) have a population of just over 250,000. City amenities include a full-time symphony orchestra, minor league sports, riverfront aquarium, the American Rose Center, a full calendar of riverfront arts and music festivals, and much more. We enjoy the ambience of a smaller city and the resources of many larger metropolitan areas. Being located in extreme northwestern Louisiana, our climate is closer to that of Atlanta or Birmingham than to that of New Orleans. The low cost of living, pleasant climate, and excellent schools make Shreveport a wonderful place to raise a family.                       

LSUHSC – Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision. Ochsner Health healed more than 876,000 people from across the globe in 2019, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services. Ochsner Health is a national leader, named the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region. To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit www.ochsner.org. To transform your health, please visit www.ochsner.org/healthyyou.