Physician – Advanced Endoscopic Gastroenterologist – Full Time Academic Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana

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! Ochsner Health System and Louisiana State University Health Science Center- Shreveport seek applicants for a Gastroenterology position in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. ERCP and EUS is welcomed but not required. MD/DO or foreign equivalent. Must be board certified/ board eligible in Gastroenterology and be eligible for active Louisiana Medical Licensure. Join our team with cutting-edge, patient-focused technology, strengthened by our medical school, and elevated research in North Louisiana. Work under the direction of Qiang Cai, MD, PhD, FASGE, MACG, Professor of Medicine, Director, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Clinical duties would require weekly teaching responsibilities in GI outpatient clinics, endoscopic procedures (on-site endoscopy center) and inpatient consult services. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of gastroenterological diseases, commitment to scholarly activity and clinical care. Currently, the gastroenterology section has 9 fellows and 8 faculty members. Highlights of the

Position:

Our health sciences center is home to the School of Medicine, School of Graduate Studies and School of Allied Health Professions and a robust research enterprise. More than 800 students are enrolled in the degree programs at any one time. Additionally, nearly 600 residents and fellows are trained each year. Physician leadership and input at all levels of administration. Shreveport is an attractive, comfortable, small Southern city with excellent schools, restaurants and multiple cultural opportunities.

This position:

Combines teaching and patient care Emphasizes teaching and provides vitally important leadership and guidance to medical students and residents Weekly teaching responsibilities in GI OP clinics, endo procedures, (onsite endoscopy center).

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with experience and training Generous Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Flexible Spending Account Optional Retirement Plans Available Vacation / Scheduled Time Off We are able to sponsor J-1 visas. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Ochsner Health is the leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. For 12 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana. Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection not found anywhere else in the region. In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.5 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries. Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians. To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit https://www.ochsner.org/. Ochsner Health is proud to be an Employer of Choice. Ranked one of Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024 Becker’s Healthcare listed Ochsner Health as 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare Awarded Culture Awards for Purpose and Values and Healthcare Industry by Top Workplace Ranked as a 2023 Top Workplace in the USA! The Top Workplaces USA award is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by the employees of participating workplaces. Awarded Top Work Places 2023 for six consecutive years by The Times-Picayune Earned 2022-2023 Great Place to Work Certification™ Ochsner Health named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023 Opportunities listed here represent open positions at Ochsner Health and Ochsner Health managed entities.