Physician - Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

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Ochsner Health - DEPARTMENT of ORTHOPEDICS
Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible ORTHOPEDIC HAND SURGEON. 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 and internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon James R. Andrews, MD have
created The Ochsner Andrews Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Institute .
Building upon
Ochsner's award-winning sports medicine program,
which includes highly trained sports professionals like athletic trainers, physical therapists, fellow-trained surgeons, performance training coaches, primary care and physical medicine and rehabilitation sports physicians, Dr. Andrews brings his
expertise, research, and education platform , newly launched as Andrews Medicine, to strengthen the best-in-class care for patients and athletes across Louisiana and Mississippi.
Ochsner provides the
highest level of specialized care in the Gulf South , including joint replacement, a pediatric orthopedic program, orthopedic oncology and more. The new Institute will
support Ochsner's continued growth and reputation
as the Gulf South's leader of specialized orthopedic care for patients and athletes.
Position Highlights :
Primary Site: Elmwood Hand clinic & Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine with satellite locations at Ochsner Belle Chasse clinic and St. Anne clinic in Raceland, LA.
This position is part of the Hand section at Ochsner Medical Center, totaling 5 surgeons and 4 Advanced Practitioners across the New Orleans market.
3 rotation days a week at ELMC location, two days at Ochsner West Bank, and one day monthly rotation to St. Anne clinic.
Shared surgeon rotation call
To start would have 4 days a week clinic and a day in OR until ramp, modifying as needed for growth
Support staff to include an MA and with growth an SMA
Compensation and 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
Why Choose Ochsner Health:
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.
Our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is demonstrated by hiring a workforce that celebrates individual uniqueness among people and cultures. We focus our efforts in key areas that correlate back to our core values of Patient First, Compassion, Integrity, Inclusivity, Excellence and Teamwork.
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