Rheumatologist Physician

Ochsner Health is a leading integrated healthcare system with a strong presence in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Gulf South. As a Board Certified Rheumatologist, you will join a team of over 4,600 physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. Our 47 hospitals and over 370 health and urgent care centers provide a wide range of services to our patients.

The Ochsner Rheumatology Department is expanding and seeking a skilled physician to join our team. With a panel of over 6,600 unique patients and practice growth exceeding 6%, we prioritize patient care and offer innovative initiatives for access to care, including virtual direct to consumer visits. Our team has achieved the 93rd percentile for Likelihood to Recommend the Practice in Press Ganey reporting for patient experience in healthcare facilities.

Key Highlights:

• Clinics located on the North Shore of New Orleans within St. Tammany Parish
• Infusion suites located within Slidell Memorial Hospital
• No hospital call required
• Integrated practice model with strong, internal referral network
• Complement services immediately offered at regional clinic health centers with Lab, diagnostic and outpatient surgical services offered
• Support available from specialists throughout the Ochsner Health System
• EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the Ochsner Health System
• Tort reform state

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

About 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
• Dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion demonstrated by hiring a workforce that celebrates individual uniqueness among people and cultures