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!

In cooperation with other members of the department clinical staff, an Ochsner Staff Physician will provide and coordinate patient care by abiding by Ochsner’s core values of Patients First, Integrity, Compassion, Inclusivity, Teamwork and Excellence and The Responsibilities of the Professional Staff

OCHSNER HEALTH CHRISTUS – DEPARTMENT OF NEUROSURGERY

Ochsner Health in Lake Charles currently has a FULL-TIME opportunity for a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible NEUROSURGEON to join its practice.

DETAILS:

Shared call with two other surgeons
Globus Robot and G arm available
Mentorship for New Surgeons
Healthy amount volume of patients in the area
Spine and cranial procedures, with an emphasis on spine procedures

The Department of Neurosurgery is a member of the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute located in New Orleans, consistently ranked as one of the top 50 Neuroscience Centers by the U.S. News and World Report. Our department includes 19 full-time neurosurgeons (adult and pediatric), 9 Neuro-intensivists, 1 Neuroradiologist, and 43 Neurologists that are spread over our Ochsner locations throughout Louisiana.

WHY CHOOSE 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, Excellence and Teamwork.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary is commensurate with experience and training
Paid vacation, holidays and CME
Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
Relocation assistance
Malpractice and tail insurance

Louisiana is a tort-reform state

LAKE CHARLES:

Adventure and exploration wait for you in Lake Charles with a diverse offering of culture, music, world-famous food, festivals, the great outdoors, casino gaming, top name entertainment and historic attractions.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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Neurosurgeon - Physician

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