Ochsner Health is seeking a BC/BE Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician to join its practice in Slidell, Louisiana

Ochsner Health has committed $100 million to improve health outcomes in Louisiana by 2030. 

For more information about this initiative, follow this link:

https://news.ochsner.org/news-releases/ochsner-and-state-leaders-announce-10-year-vision-for-a-healthy-state

Details of the Position:

• Ochsner Medical Center – Northshore currently employs four full-time Board-Certified Pulmonologists.
• Team of providers include 3 APPs who provide coverage to outpatient clinics for follow-up appointments and patient overflow.
• Ochsner Medical Center – Northshore and Slidell Memorial Hospital are in a joint partnership allowing for two independent organizations to collaborate and offer better, more cost-effective healthcare for the region.
• Slidell Memorial Hospital has 28 ICU beds and Ochsner Medical Center – Northshore has 16 ICU beds.
• Weekly call rotation shared amongst physicians within the group.
• Robust pulmonary disease office practice and associated procedures, with wide referral base both local and regional to manage a comprehensive range of chronic pulmonary conditions.
• Practice is complemented by a 4-bed Sleep Lab and Pulmonary Rehab department.
• Growing diagnostic programs such as EBUS, Pulmonary Hypertension and Spirometry Testing in primary care clinics.
• EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the Ochsner Health.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary offered will commensurate with experience and training
• CME reimbursement and paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)

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

Sorry, no J1 visa opportunities.

Ochsner Health Center – Slidell was established in 1988 and offers a broad range of services close to home. From Primary Care to Neurology, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Radiology and much more, we're here to make care more accessible and convenient for residents of Slidell and the surrounding areas.

Ochsner Health Center - Slidell is committed to providing comprehensive health care services of the highest quality throughout all stages of life. Patient satisfaction is a critical goal at Ochsner, and the Slidell staff endeavors to be respectful and responsive to your needs and concerns.

As a suburb of New Orleans, the Northshore region, offers a family oriented community with the amenities of New Orleans just 30 minutes away. The Northshore is known for the many festivals, parks, and community events throughout the year.  Additionally, St. Tammany Parish is ranked #1 in the state for its outstanding, award winning school system. The North Shore offers an entire network of advanced healthcare services with over 160 physicians and 60 APPs who deliver integrated care at our facilities located in Abita Springs, Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, New Orleans East, and Pearl River, as well as our Urgent Care facilities located in Covington and Mandeville.

Ochsner Medical Center - North Shore is a full-service, 165-bed acute care hospital that includes a 24-hour emergency room and the only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) on the North Shore. The hospital specializes in surgical and cardiac care, pediatric intensive care, physical therapy and rehabilitation and sleep disorders. Ochsner Medical Center - North Shore is accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

Ochsner North Shore has grown to a regional healthcare network providing comprehensive care and specialties. We offer an entire network of advanced healthcare services with over 300 physicians and specialists who deliver integrated care.

The North Shore is located across Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans. As a suburb of New Orleans, the North shore region offers a family-oriented community with the amenities of New Orleans just 30 minutes away.  The North shore is known for its many recreational programs for both adults and kids, its festivals, parks, and community events throughout the year.  Additionally, St. Tammany Parish is ranked #1 in the state for its outstanding, award winning school system.  Ochsner - North Shore offers an entire network of advanced healthcare services with over 160 physicians and 60 APPs who deliver care at our facilities located in Abita Springs, Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, Pearl River as well as Hancock County in SW Mississippi.  Along with our partners, St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington and Slidell Memorial Hospital in Slidell, we provide integrated care for the majority of St. Tammany Parish residents utilizing a shared EMR on the same EPIC platform.

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.

Ochsner is the only Louisiana hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a  “Best Hospital” across four specialty categories.

Nationally Ranked Hospital
Ranked #1 in Louisiana
Ranked #1 in New Orleans Metro Area
Ranked #1 in Nation for Liver Transplants 3 years in a row