Physician – Orthopedic Sports Medicine

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Sports Medicine Surgeon in Meridian, MS to help expand our innovative sports medicine program. In this pivotal role, you will develop cutting-edge treatment strategies and preventive care to active individuals and athletes of all ages and levels.  Our comprehensive program serves student athletes of all ages, middle school, high school and collegiate.  We offer the entire sports medicine care continuum with over 22 Athletic trainers, 3 Physical Therapist and 4 PTA’s, 5 surgeons, and 3 Advanced Practice Providers, at Ochsner Rush. 

Ochsner is a proud partner with world renowned orthopedic surgeon, Dr James Andrews, and Andrews Medicine. Starting in 2022, our partnership with Andrews Medicine has helped us continue to build upon our award-winning sports medicine program, sharing best practices around patient care and research. 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.

Position Highlights:

• General Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Coverage
• OR dedicated suites with a dedicated Surgical 1st Assistant. OR and clinic in the same building.
• MACO and DePuy robotics available
• Support Staff is available:  MA in the clinic and dedicated RN for injections and educating patients.
• 3 Physical Therapist and 4 PTA’s that are dedicated to our Orthopedic/Sports Rehab Program.
• Call: General Orthopedics Call 1:4 (1 day during the week) and City-Wide Call is 1:6 on the weekends.
• Join a highly collegial system – wide group comprised of general orthopedics and orthopedic sub-specialties
• Integrated practice model with a strong, internal referral network
• 24/7 reliable hospitalists onsite

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.
• 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.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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