Physician - Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

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Orthopedic Hand Surgeon
Ochsner Health – DEPARTMENT of ORTHOPEDICS

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible ORTHOPEDIC HAND SURGEON who wants to practice high-level clinical care, contribute to a growing and dynamic team, and be part of an academic institution with research opportunities. 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. This position is a part of the Ochsner Medical Center Orthopedic program, joining a group of 21 orthopedic surgeons, 5 Primary Care Sports Medicine Physicians and 17 Advanced Practice providers that offer the full range of orthopaedic sub-specialty care.

Position Highlights:

             

• Clinical Sites: The primary sites for this position include the Elmwood Hand Clinic and Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, with additional locations in Belle Chasse and St. Anne Clinic in Raceland, LA.
• Team and Support: The hand and upper extremity program is supported by a diverse team of orthopedic nurses, certified hand therapists, and occupational 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: Call will be in New Orleans at Ochsner Medical Center.
• Patient Care Focus: The Hand & Upper Extremity program provides specialized care, including access to orthopedic-certified physical therapists and certified hand therapists.

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 with use of AI documentation and ambient listening to assist with clinical notes.
• 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, Inclusivity, Excellence and Teamwork.

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