Physician – Colon & Rectal Surgeon Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

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• Colon & Rectal Surgeon locations
  New Orleans
• New Orleans Region
• Louisiana
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  Posted 5 Days Ago
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  REQ_00237870 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! The Department of Colon & Rectal Surgery at Ochsner Health is seeking a full-time board-certified/board-eligible colon and rectal surgeon to join its faculty in New Orleans, LA. The successful candidate will be a motivated, fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon with experience in complex open surgery, laparoscopy, and robotic surgery. Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers throughout the region. The Department Colon & Rectal Surgery is currently made up of 7 surgeons at Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Health’s flagship facility. The department houses one of the longest-established colon & rectal surgery training programs in the country, training 2 clinical fellows and 1 research fellow each year. Members of the department also participate in the education of general surgery residents at Ochsner Health as well as medical students from the University of Queensland/Ochsner Clinical School. Additionally, a partnership was recently announced with Xavier University in New Orleans to establish the Xavier-Ochsner College of Medicine. This will be the only HCBU-affiliated medical school in the Gulf South, aiming to admit its inaugural class in 2026. The department also has an active division of research, with a dedicated research director and two full

• time research coordinators.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional surgical skills and clinical judgment, and a willingness to build a robust colon and rectal surgical practice. Effective communication skills and a record of team building are essential. The department will provide opportunities and mentorship to develop the candidate’s academic and professional potential. Salary and academic appointment will be commensurate the training and experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references to: Brian R. Kann, MD, FACS, FASCRS Chair, Department of Colon & Rectal Surgery Ochsner Health New Orleans, LA brian.kann@ochsner.org Are you ready to make a difference? 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 Jersey, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users.