Physician - Pediatric Gastroenterologist
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!
The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Ochsner Children’s Hospital is seeking a board eligible/board certified general pediatric gastroenterologist to join its pediatric multi-specialty practice in New Orleans, LA. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a comprehensive pediatric digestive care program within Ochsner Health’s regional health system, the largest not-for-profit academic health system in the Gulf South.
The Section, currently 8 physicians, offers pediatric advanced endoscopy and ERCP, pancreatology, hepatology and liver transplantation, intestinal rehabilitation, neurogastroenterology & motility, and comprehensive programs in aerodigestive disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, pediatric feeding & swallowing disorders, and colorectal malformations.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
Clinical Care
Provide inpatient and outpatient care for children with the full range of pediatric digestive disorders on our New Orleans campus and at satellite clinics.
Perform gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Teaching and Research
Teach medical students, residents, and allied health students.
Clinical and translational research opportunities abound for qualified candidates.
Academic appointment commensurate with experience.
Ochsner Children’s includes:
·More than 85 primary care pediatricians and 290+ subspecialists across 27 locations in Louisiana and Mississippi.
·The region’s leader in complex pediatric care, with advanced programs in:
oCongenital heart surgery and cardiac transplantation
oLiver and bone marrow transplantation
oHematology-Oncology and AYA Oncology
oAdvanced GI and Hepatology
oA comprehensive surgical subspecialty group, including craniofacial and advanced spine surgery
oThe Gulf South’s only comprehensive developmental pediatrics center
Facilities & Growth
·67-bed Level IV NICU
·14-bed PICU and 12-bed CVICU
·4-bed NAEC-accredited Level IV Pediatric EMU
·44-bed Pediatric Acute Care Unit with a dedicated Pediatric ED
·24/7 neonatal and pediatric transport team with ground, rotary, and fixed-wing aircraft support
·Future growth: construction underway for a new 5-story Children’s Hospital, opening in late 2027/early 2028 and planned expansion of neonatal services
Education & Research
·ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program, plus the Ochsner Pediatric Residency Program.
·Teaching opportunities with medical students from Tulane University and the University of Queensland.
·Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (currently in LCME accreditation).
·Faculty who publishes hundreds of research papers annually and lead multi-center studies and clinical trials.
Recognition
·Consistently ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Top 50 Children’s Hospitals for Cardiology and Heart Surgery for multiple consecutive years over the last decade.
·Proud to be recognized as the #1 Children’s Hospital in Louisiana.
If you would like more information about our program or would like to discuss this position with Dr. Ryan Himes, System Associate Chair of Pediatrics, please contact Courtney Lawhun, Physician Recruiter, at courtney.lawhun@ochsner.org.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!
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