Physician - Cognitive Neurologist - Full Time Academic

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 LSU Health Shreveport and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- Shreveport are currently seeking a Cognitive Specialist to join our outstanding Academic Neurology department and dynamic team. Must be BC/BE and be eligible for a Louisiana license. Leadership opportunities available to qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality clinical care to patients with neurological conditions.
• Medical student and Neurology resident education, including supervision in clinics, grand rounds, and didactic conferences.
• Participation in departmental activities and contributing to the growth of the Dementia program.
• Mentoring and providing clinical expertise to faculty and residents.
• Large patient volume potential and leadership potential. Louisiana has the 5th highest Alzheimer’s mortality rate in the US and North Louisiana has a particularly large burden of disease. Potential to be the expert in the field in this region.

Resources & Facilities:

• Dedicated Infusion Center
• Multi-disciplinary Care
• Academic Medical department with the largest concentration of Subspecialty Neurologists in the Ark-La-Tex region.
• School of Medicine Faculty and collaborations with the Graduate School and Allied Health

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary package, including a guaranteed base salary.
• Supplemental pay based on productivity and potential grant funding.
• Opportunities for academic and professional development.
• J-1 visa sponsorship is available.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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