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OCHSNER HEALTH BATON ROUGE – DEPARTMENT OF GASTROENTEROLOGY – GENERAL GASTROENTEROLOGIST

Ochsner Health Baton Rouge is seeking a Board Certified/ Board eligible Gastroenterologist to join our growing department.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE POSITION:

Clinic-based position with dedicated endoscopy days.
State of the art Endoscopy Lab with latest EUS equipment, impedance, pH, and manometry capability located at Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge.
Team of Advanced Practice Professionals assist with consults, follow-up clinic appointments, and patient overflow.
Weekly call rotation shared amongst physicians within the group (clinic and hospital consult).
24/7 reliable hospitalists onsite as well as GI Hospitalist.
1:5 Call Rotation.
Integrated practice model with strong, internal referral network.
Support available from specialists and sub-specialists throughout Ochsner Health System.

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.

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

ABOUT OCHSNER HEALTH BATON ROUGE:

Ochsner Health Baton Rouge is a part of Ochsner Health, a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness.

The Greater Baton Rouge region is home to Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, a full-service, 150-bed facility, Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge and 13 Ochsner Health Centers across Tangipahoa, Livingston, East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Iberville Parishes. Nearly 2,000 employees serve our patients in the Greater Baton Rouge area, including more than 180 physicians and Advanced Practice Providers whose collective dedication to patient care is recognized for quality excellence by Becker’s Hospital Review, Healthgrades, Truven Health Analytics and Leapfrog.

CALLING BATON ROUGE…HOME:

Situated on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge represents the best of Louisiana’s vibrant culture. The capital city, located in Southeast Louisiana, is home to over 800,000 residents making it one of the most populous cities in the state. It is a very family-oriented city with great schools, 2 major universities (Louisiana State University and Southern University), restaurants, shopping, and an abundance of sports and cultural opportunities. Known for its great people, unique food, and lively music, Baton Rouge has something for everyone!

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Physician - Gastroenterology - Baton Rouge, LA

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