Section head – Orthopedic Foot and Ankle

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Section head – Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
Ochsner Health –Orthopedic Surgery

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/ Orthopedic Foot and Ankle surgeon. Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South.
Under the direction of the Department Chair, the Section Head serves in a strategic leadership role with oversight of foot and ankle related surgery. The Section Head will collaborate with the chair of Podiatry to create the leading foot and ankle program in the region. This position will also drive the clinical and quality performance of the section and ensure patient safety and satisfaction, as well as physician engagement.

Position Highlights: 

• The successful candidate will possess proven leadership, team-building, and managerial experience - and a demonstrated track record of driving successful program growth. Areas of administrative responsibility include physician recruiting, performance assessment, quality of care, financial performance, patient experience goals, medical staff management, engagement, strategic development in the context of Ochsner’s system strategy and operating system and basic knowledge of potential synergies across the system, including the podiatry department.
• Clinical Sites: Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, an Orthopedic specialty hospital, and Ochsner Medical Center. These are located in the Greater New Orleans Region.
• Team and Support: The foot and ankle program is supported by a diverse team of orthopedic nurses, medical assistants, advanced practice providers, and certified therapists, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
• Academic and Research Opportunities: Ochsner has a residency program and is involved in research. This is a clinical and educational focused position, yet the ideal candidate will also pursue academic and research efforts. Affiliation with several medical schools means there will be opportunities for teaching and collaboration.
• Call Rotation: Shared call rotation in New Orleans at Ochsner Medical Center.

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training 

• Paid vacation, holidays and CME 

• Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance 

• Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental health 

• Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b) 

• Relocation assistance 

• Malpractice and tail insurance  

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. 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran