Physician, Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery to join our growing Orthopedic Surgery team. This is a clinical and academic-focused role within an integrated healthcare system, offering the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participate in education, and contribute to research initiatives. 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.

Position Highlights

• Focused practice in foot and ankle surgery
• Collaboration with a team of orthopedic surgeons and podiatrists
• Opportunities for teaching medical students & residents
• Participation in clinical research (encouraged)
• Supported by a team of orthopedic professionals, advanced practice providers, medical assistants, and certified therapists
• Clinical locations include:
  • Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Ochsner Medical Center (Greater New Orleans area)
• Shared call rotation at Ochsner Medical Center

Qualifications

• Board Certification or Board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Eligible for or currently licensed to practice in Louisiana
• Commitment to excellent clinical care, teamwork, and patient experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and CME
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional wellness programs supporting physical, mental, and financial health
• Retirement plans (401k, 403b, and 457b)
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice and tail insurance coverage

Why Ochsner Health?

• Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
• Physician-led, integrated health system
• EPIC electronic health record system across all locations
• AI documentation technology offered
• Large internal referral network and multi-specialty collaboration
• Opportunities in academic teaching, research, and community engagement
• Culture of innovation, excellence, and inclusion

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. These protections extend to applicants and all employment related decisions.

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.