Ochsner Health Careers | Search Jobs | Physician - Advanced Endoscopic Gastroenterologist - Full Time Academic

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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 System and Louisiana State University Health Science Center- Shreveport seek applicants for a Gastroenterology position in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology.  ERCP and EUS is required. MD/DO or foreign equivalent.  Must be board certified/ board eligible in Gastroenterology and be eligible for active Louisiana Medical Licensure.

Clinical duties would require weekly teaching responsibilities in GI outpatient clinics, endoscopic procedures (on-site endoscopy center) and inpatient consult services. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of gastroenterological diseases, commitment to scholarly activity and clinical care.  Currently, the gastroenterology section has 9 fellows and 5 FT faculty members.

Highlights of the Position:

• Our health sciences center is home to the School of Medicine, School of Graduate Studies and School of Allied Health Professions and a robust research enterprise.  More than 800 students are enrolled in the degree programs at any one time.  Additionally, nearly 600 residents and fellows are trained each year.
• Physician leadership and input at all levels of administration.
• Shreveport is an attractive, comfortable, small Southern city with excellent schools, restaurants and multiple cultural opportunities.

This position:

• Combines teaching and patient care
• Emphasizes teaching and provides vitally important leadership and guidance to medical students and residents

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training
• Generous Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Optional Retirement Plans Available
• Vacation / Scheduled Time Off

We are able to sponsor J-1 visas.  

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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