Physician - Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director

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. 

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Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director

Ochsner Health – RHEUMATOLOGY
Ochsner Health is seeking an accomplished and visionary Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director to lead and further develop its high powered, clinically oriented Rheumatology Fellowship Program. Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 40,000 employees and over 4,900 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.

About the Fellowship

• ACGME‑accredited, 2‑year program
• Two fellows per year (total of four fellows in training)
• Strong emphasis on clinical excellence, hands‑on experience, and faculty mentorship
• Robust exposure to complex and diverse rheumatologic disease

Faculty & Clinical Environment

• 7 board‑certified rheumatologists
• 2 experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
• Collegial, collaborative division with a strong clinical mission
• Integrated, system‑based practice within Ochsner Health
• Clinic-embedded pharmacist
• Availability of musculoskeletal ultrasound

Position Highlights

The Program Director will provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership for the fellowship program, ensuring excellence in:

• Fellow education and clinical training
• Curriculum development and continuous program improvement
• Accreditation compliance and trainee evaluation
• Recruitment and professional development of fellows

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of rheumatologists within a high‑volume, clinically focused program supported by an established and respected health system.

Ideal Candidate

• Board‑certified rheumatologist
• Minimum of 2-years’ experience in medical education and clinical teaching
• Strong leadership, organizational, and mentorship skills
• Passion for building and sustaining an outstanding fellowship program
• Clinical research interest in lupus is a plus

Why Ochsner Health

• Nationally recognized, physician‑led health system
• Strong culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to lead a compact, high‑impact fellowship program with dedicated faculty support.

• 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

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

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

• Relocation assistance 

• Malpractice and tail insurance  

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